Biology and Life Sciences postgraduate degrees in Birmingham

4 universities offer 36 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate biology and life sciences degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Birmingham Newman University

1 biology-and-life-sciences courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 23th
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Studying at Birmingham Newman University has been a really positive experience overall. One of the best aspects is the strong sense of community — it’s a smaller university, which makes it feel more supportive and personal. Lecturers are approachable and genuinely invested in students’ progress, and it’s much easier to build relationships with both staff and classmates compared to larger universities. Another highlight is the campus environment. It’s compact and easy to navigate, with a friendly atmosphere that helps you feel comfortable quickly. The focus on student wellbeing and support services is also a big plus, especially during busy or stressful periods. That said, there are areas that could be improved. Because it’s a smaller university, facilities and resources can feel a bit limited compared to bigger institutions. There could also be more variety in extracurricular activities and societies to give students a wider university experience. Overall, it’s a great place to study if you value a close-knit, supportive environment, but expanding resources and opportunities would make the experience even better.

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University of Birmingham

24 biology-and-life-sciences courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 17th
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WUSCA ranking: 51th
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I am a mature distance learning student, completing my MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. The online platform is easy to use and the digital library is expansive. All staff have been easy to contact when I need any support, including IT, Finance, Admin, my personal tutor and teaching staff. I have been assigned a mentor to help me stay connected with university life and the Philosophy department. The modules are contemporary, as are the course materials. The student cohort is diverse and we all connect to the course flexibly, from different time zones. I receive a weekly events newsletter which has plenty of options for attending online webinars and socials.

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Year 1
  • Environmental and Biological Nanoscience
  • Molecular and cellular mechanisms of (nanomaterial) Toxicology
  • Research Methods
  • Research project
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Year 1
  • Direct Research Experience
  • Funding and Communicating Science
  • Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology
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Birmingham City University

6 biology-and-life-sciences courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 43th
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Studying at Birmingham City University in the Curzon building is great because of the modern facilities, comfortable study spaces, and central location, which makes everything convenient. It could be improved by adding more quiet study areas during busy times and better communication about timetable updates.

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Aston University, Birmingham

5 biology-and-life-sciences courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 28th
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WUSCA ranking: 68th
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The facilities in Aston university makes it convenient for students to study. The facilities are modern and well maintained and there are multiple areas for group work and quiet study. The location is good as well as everything’s in walking distance like restaurants, shops and job opportunities. This makes it really convenient for students. One area where it could be improved is the parking. During peak times it can be quite difficult to find parking. Improving this for students who commute would make a big difference.

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PhD - Health and Life Sciences
clock icon 6 years part time
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Neurophysiology PgCert
clock icon 1 year part time
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Year 1
  • Evidence-based Practice
  • Introduction to Healthcare and Professional Practice
  • Professional Communication in Healthcare
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