Postgraduate Biosciences courses

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    A world-class education and research environment

    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). Our research strengths lie in microbiology and infection, tree and plant science, environmental toxicology, structural biology, gene regulation, neurogenetics and animal behaviour and conservation. They link up to a diverse portfolio of postgraduate taught and research options including PhD programmes funded by the BBSRC, NERC and Darwin Trust. Our graduates are consistently sought after by leading global employers in the life sciences and beyond.

  • Biosciences PhD

    Research in the School of Biosciences focuses on interlinked groupings of multi and interdisciplinary research. Each theme represents research excellence in human, animal, plant, microbial, cell and molecular biology

  • Microbiology and Infection MSc

    Microbiology and Infection MSc uses expertise in microbiology and infection found in the Institute of Microbiology and Infection.

  • Microbiology and Infection MSc (Dubai Campus)

    Delve into the fascinating world of microbiology and infection with our postgraduate course at the University of Birmingham Dubai. Join us to become a skilled microbiologist ready to tackle global health challenges.

  • Molecular and Cellular Biology MRes

    The Molecular and Cellular Biology MRes programme prepares you for a career in research in molecular and cellular biology and its applications. Postgraduate study, School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham

  • Molecular Biotechnology MSc

    The Molecular Biotechnology MSc programme provides students with the skills and specialised knowledge needed for a career in biotechnology, molecular biotechnology or molecular biology.

  • Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes

    The Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes programme provides research-orientated training in the application of molecular and cell biology, developing an understanding of chemical toxicity at cellular and molecular level

  • Human and Environmental Toxicology with Law MSc

    Explore scientific and technological methodologies that allow for greater understanding of chemical toxicity, how to make the environment safe and defend people's rights to a healthy environment.

  • Toxicology MSc

    The Toxicology MSc (postgraduate masters) programme provides students with vocational training in the theoretical, clinical and laboratory aspects of toxicology.