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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Inflammation and Ageing

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,181Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Inflammation and Ageing 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. Contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with University Hospitals Birmingham. Work amongst renowned researchers to produce original and distinctive world-leading research, with the ultimate goal to identify shared biological mechanisms that define the functional features of acute and chronic inflammatory disease by integrating disease specific expertise. Course highlights By pursuing our PhD/MSc by Research you’ll gain high quality research training that will enable you to condu... 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

Inflammatory Pathways and Molecular Mechanisms
Advanced Research Methods in Biomedical Science
Chronic Inflammatory Disease Pathophysiology
Ageing and Immunosenescence
Clinical Translation of Inflammation Research
Advanced Data Analysis and Statistics
Research Ethics and Governance
Specialised 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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 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

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Birmingham

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