Postgraduate opportunities

The Centre for Higher Education Development awarded the University of Birmingham 'Excellence Group' status in biology; the Excellence ranking provides a comparison of the best European university research facilities for prospective Master and Doctoral programme students.

Our School of Biosciences offers a wide range of postgraduate courses.  Details on the programmes, entry requirements and how to apply are given on the relevant course pages.  Choose PhD research or a course from the list below to see details.

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MSc courses

All programmes are suitable for graduates with a good honours degree from UK or overseas universities in a relevant subject.

Molecular Biotechnology MSc

  • Postgraduate
  • Taught
  • Full time

The programme aims to provide students with training and learning opportunities in the skills and specialised knowledge needed to equip them for a career in biotechnology, molecular biotechnology or molecular biology, in [more...]

Toxicology MSc

  • Postgraduate
  • Taught
  • Full time

This programme provides vocational training in the theoretical, clinical and laboratory aspects of toxicology. You will learn about the nature and mechanism of adverse effects of chemicals such as those found in industry, [more...]

 

MRes courses

The School offers research Masters degrees in these areas:

 

PhD Research

PhD degree research in the Biosciences Graduate Research School