Course Overview
The PhD Biomedical Sciences at University of Birmingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Become equipped with the skills necessary to contribute to research that explores the science of the human body and the causes of diseases that affect humankind. Work alongside leading researchers in their field and benefit from our well-established links with major national centres for research and the local NHS. Benefit from high-quality research training to conduct independent investigative research, collaborating closely with a dedicated supervisory team to refine your project and support your development. Your thesis will represent an original contribution to knowledge and demonst... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,320
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,181
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,500 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £30,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £36,000 | £44,000 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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