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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Cardiovascular Sciences

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,181Per Year (Intl)
£2,591Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the PhD Cardiovascular Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. 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. 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 j... International tuition fees are £5,181 per year, home/UK fees are £2,591 per year, and 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

Advanced Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
Research Methods in Cardiovascular Sciences
Translational Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias
Vascular Biology and Atherosclerosis
Platelet Function and Thrombotic Disorders
Advanced Microscopy and Imaging Techniques
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,181

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,543

Home Student Fee

£2,591

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Cardiovascular Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
350+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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