Course summary
Join a diverse and multidisciplinary team of world-leading researchers, who will support you to produce original and impactful investigative research addressing the causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally. Develop the skills needed to contribute to research within the broad spectrum of cardiovascular medicine. The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences has groups engaged in world-leading discovery science, translational and clinical research. Course highlights By studying in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences you'll be joining around 50 postgraduate research students covering a wide range of topics including:
- Chronic cardiovascular diseases, including atrial fibrillation, heart failure, hypertension, and related conditions, with a focus on precision medicine.
- Platelet-related disorders, from basic cell biology to novel anti-thrombotic treatments.
- Thrombo-inflammation, exploring immune and endothelial cell interactions, atherosclerosis, and immune therapies.
- Advanced microscopy techniques for studying receptor signalling, heart microvasculature, and thermoacoustic/photoacoustic imaging of diseases like atherosclerosis.
- Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
- Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
- Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
- An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
- State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to: -TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing. -Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills. -Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. -LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill. If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you applying to.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT