Course overviewAdvance your expertise in human health and become equipped with the essential skills to research the body’s complex processes. By applying advanced technologies in endocrine and metabolism research to study human diseases and aging, you can contribute to innovative treatments and global health advancements.Work amongst renowned researchers to produce groundbreaking research, ultimately translating these findings into personalised treatments that transform patient care.By pursuing our PhDMSc by Research you’ll gain high quality research training that will enable you to conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Metabolism and Systems covering:Metabolism and metabolic diseaseHormones and reproductionHormones, immunity and inflammationHormones, metabolism and cancerBy studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to:Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.Career opportunitiesA PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists.Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem-solving and analytical, communication and teaching, and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors. It’ll also provide you with the opportunity to develop your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.Many of our postgraduate research students go onto roles such as Research fellowpostdoctoral researcher, medical writer, scientistresearch scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, and clinical trial coordinator.Employers include the NHS Trusts, Cancer Research UK, pharma and biotech companies (including AstraZeneca, Covance, Binding Site, Immunocore, Johnson and Johnson), Medical Communications agencies (e.g. Fishawack, Insight Medical Writing), the Armed Forces and the University of Birmingham.
