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12 PhD programmes offered by the university

Nursing
The Nursing programme from the University of Birmingham is preparing the nurse leaders of tomorrow with the skills and expertise necessary to advance the science and practice of nursing, with the aim of improving patient-centred care in a constantly changing healthcare environment.

Health Services Management
Students of the Health Services Management course at University of Birmingham have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events including departmental research seminars, research centre seminars, postgraduate research student seminars, as well as a vibrant and a engaged PhD researcher community.

Cancer and Genomic Sciences
The Cancer and Genomic Sciences programme at University of Birmingham unites scientists and clinicians, equipping you with the essential skills needed to contribute to both discovery and translational research in the areas of: cancer, genome biology, rare diseases, bioinformatics and health data science.

Biomedical Sciences
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 with the Biomedical Sciences programme at University of Birmingham.

Applied Health Research
Develop the skills needed to contribute to research that tackles global health challenges by preventing illnesses and improving healthcare through community and hospital-based research and methodological innovations with the Applied Health Research programme at University of Birmingham.

Immunology and Immunotherapy
The Immunology and Immunotherapy programme at the University of Birmingham will develop fundamental and specialised research skills across the dynamic fields of immunology and immunotherapy.

Medical Sciences
Become equipped with the skills to deliver leading 21st century healthcare and carry out life-changing medical research. Learn more at the Medical Sciences programme from University of Birmingham.

Pharmacy
Become equipped with the skills necessary to contribute to a research portfolio encompassing clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry with the Pharmacy programme from University of Birmingham.

Cardiovascular Sciences
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 in the Cardiovascular Sciences doctorate offered by the University of Birmingham.

Dentistry
The Dentistry programme from University of Birmingham will cultivate the skills needed to contribute to research that focuses on the scientific basis of oral and dental disease, providing innovative solutions to important problems significantly impacting the population and helping to deliver a vision for improving oral and general health.

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
Study at a leading research department with multidisciplinary expertise. With research areas from exercise science to sport coaching, follow your interests and shape the future of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences research. Learn more at the Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences programme offered by University of Birmingham.

Forensic Clinical Psychology
Join the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide expertise in two different branches of applied psychology and embark on a transformative journey to eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist. The Forensic Clinical Psychology programme is offered by University of Birmingham.