Cardiovascular Sciences

University of Birmingham
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Medicine

About this course

Our Cardiovascular Sciences PhD/MSc by Research in the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences will provide you with the skills needed to contribute to research within clinical cardiovascular medicine based on an understanding of key pathological events such as coronary artery plaque rupture and thrombosis or the vicious regulatory circles causing heart failure, and on subsequent rigorous evaluation of new therapeutic interventions in large controlled clinical trials.

You will work amongst the very best researchers to produce original and distinctive globally leading research with our world-leading expertise into discovering more about the causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the world’s biggest killer.

Our PhD/MSc by Research program is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.

By studying in the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences you will be joining over 100 postgraduate research students covering a wide range of topics including:

  • Chronic cardiovascular disease, such as cardiomyopathies, sleep apnoea, diabetes, hypertension and exercise

  • Disease processes to challenge genetic modifications known to cause cardiovascular disease

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, heart failure, hypertension and newly recognised factors including chronic kidney disease

    You will work closely with your supervisory team who will help you clarify your project and support your development. Your thesis will represent an original contribution to knowledge and demonstrate independent judgement.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2211 Generalist medical practitioners
    2212 Specialist medical practitioners
    2112 Biological scientists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine

    Offered by

    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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