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 ...

  • Microbiology and Infection MSc

    Delve into the fascinating world of microbiology and infection with our postgraduate course at the University of Birmingham Dubai. Join us to become a skille...

  • Microbiology and Infection MSc

    The Microbiology and Infection MSc (postgraduate masters) programme is built on the combined expertise in microbiology and infection through the establishmen...

  • 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 ...

  • Molecular Biotechnology MSc

    The Molecular Biotechnology MSc (postgraduate masters) programme provides students with the skills and specialised knowledge needed for a career in biotechno...

  • Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes

    The Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes programme provides research-orientated training in the application of molecular and cell biology, developing an und...

  • Toxicology MSc

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