Cancer and Genomic Sciences University of Birmingham

Overview

The Cancer and Genomic Sciences doctorate from University of Birmingham  will provide training in the latest technologies within a highly collaborative environment enabling you to develop your own research project and contribute towards cutting-edge research that will facilitate your development and progression as a scientist. 

Career opportunities

A PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists.

Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem solving and analytical, communication and teaching, and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors. It’ll also provide you with the opportunity to develop your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.

Many of the postgraduate research students continue in academia as Research Fellows/Postdoctoral Researchers both within the UK and internationally, or pursue other scientific-related disciplines, such as research scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, scientists in the NHS, clinical trial coordinators, medical writing and publishing.

Employers include Universities and Research Institutions, NHS Trusts, Pharma and Biotech companies (including AstraZeneca, Covance, Binding Site, Immunocore, Johnson and Johnson), Medical Communications agencies (e.g. Fishawack, Insight Medical Writing).