Discover Biosciences at Birmingham

Birmingham is a truly global university producing world-leading research in biosciences. Join a leading School of Biosciences with a strong international reputation for academic teaching excellence. Be part of a world-class education and research environment, exemplified by institutes such as the Institute of Microbiology and Infection (IMI) and the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR)

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Join us for Postgraduate Open Days! Explore our beautiful campus and discover why top employers target our graduates (High Fliers 2024). Hear from students and staff about life and learning in Birmingham.

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    View our range of courses

    Discover our range of postgraduate biosciences courses. We benefit from mutual partnerships with a wide range of international institutions and host a large international community of researchers. Our research strengths lie in microbiology and infection, tree and plant science, environmental toxicology, structural biology, gene regulation, neurogenetics and animal behaviour and conservation.

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    Chat to our students

    Find out about more about life and learning at Birmingham from current overseas postgraduate students. Chat and hear their thoughts on our courses, stunning campus and life in a vibrant and cultural city.

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    Career opportunities in Biosciences

    Unlock your future with a Biosciences degree from the University of Birmingham. Our graduates are thriving in diverse industries and securing top spots in Masters and PhD programs. Join us and watch your career prospects soar.

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