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University of Birmingham: Immunology and Immunotherapy
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Biomedical Science |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
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 conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering: - Issues of ageing
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis
-
Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation
-
Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation
-
Long term consequences of major injury
-
Chronic Inflammation
-
Dementia
Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.
By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to: - Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
-
Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
-
Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
-
An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
-
State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area. |
Summary
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 conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering: - Issues of ageing
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis
-
Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation
-
Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation
-
Long term consequences of major injury
-
Chronic Inflammation
-
Dementia
Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.
By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to: - Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
-
Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
-
Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
-
An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
-
State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area. |
Summary
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 conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering: - Issues of ageing
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis
-
Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation
-
Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation
-
Long term consequences of major injury
-
Chronic Inflammation
-
Dementia
Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.
By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to: - Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
-
Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
-
Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
-
An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
-
State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area. |
Summary
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 conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering: - Issues of ageing
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis
-
Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation
-
Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation
-
Long term consequences of major injury
-
Chronic Inflammation
-
Dementia
Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.
By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to: - Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
-
Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
-
Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
-
An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
-
State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area. |
MSc
Summary
Delve into the complexities of the immune system and explore innovative treatment modalities. Delivered by leading academics in the field, the programme offers comprehensive coverage of the latest Immunology developments and fully-funded attendance at prestigious immunology events.
Immerse yourself in exciting laboratory projects alongside world-class researchers, shaping your expertise and propelling your career in this dynamic and impactful field.
What makes this course different? - Benefit from fully-funded attendance of either the British Society Of Immunology Annual Congress or the BSI Immunology Winter School.
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Opportunity to undertake an extensive laboratory research project in a wide variety of topics across immunology and immunotherapy.
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Learn from world-leading academics, practitioners and researchers, who will challenge and encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner.
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Enhance professional skills and employability.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Life science or biomedical science degree normally classified at 2:1 or above or equivalent. Examples of typical undergraduate degrees are Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science and Laboratory Science, however other life sciences degree will be considered. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Delve into the complexities of the immune system and explore innovative treatment modalities. Delivered by leading academics in the field, the programme offers comprehensive coverage of the latest Immunology developments and fully-funded attendance at prestigious immunology events.
Immerse yourself in exciting laboratory projects alongside world-class researchers, shaping your expertise and propelling your career in this dynamic and impactful field.
What makes this course different? - Benefit from fully-funded attendance of either the British Society Of Immunology Annual Congress or the BSI Immunology Winter School.
-
Opportunity to undertake an extensive laboratory research project in a wide variety of topics across immunology and immunotherapy.
-
Learn from world-leading academics, practitioners and researchers, who will challenge and encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner.
-
Enhance professional skills and employability.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Life science or biomedical science degree normally classified at 2:1 or above or equivalent. Examples of typical undergraduate degrees are Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science and Laboratory Science, however other life sciences degree will be considered. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
This is a full-time 1 year MSc programme suitable for biomedical or life scientists who wish to acquire an extensive knowledge and key skills relating to the fundamental molecular and cellular regulation of immunity and its application to the treatment of disease. The programme will be delivered by world leaders at the forefront of immunology and immunotherapy research, each with an internationally renowned research group.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Life science or biomedical science degree normally classified at 2.1 or above or equivalent. English requirements are: IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band, TOEFL 95 overall with no less than 22 in any band, or PTE Academic 67 in all 4 skills. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
MSc (Res)
Summary
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 conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering: - Issues of ageing
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis
-
Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation
-
Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation
-
Long term consequences of major injury
-
Chronic Inflammation
-
Dementia
Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.
By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to: - Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
-
Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
-
Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
-
An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
-
State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area. |
Summary
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 conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering: - Issues of ageing
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis
-
Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation
-
Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation
-
Long term consequences of major injury
-
Chronic Inflammation
-
Dementia
Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.
By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to: - Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
-
Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
-
Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
-
An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
-
State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area. |
Summary
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 conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering: - Issues of ageing
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis
-
Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation
-
Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation
-
Long term consequences of major injury
-
Chronic Inflammation
-
Dementia
Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.
By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to: - Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
-
Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
-
Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
-
An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
-
State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area. |
Summary
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 conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Inflammation and Ageing covering: - Issues of ageing
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Lung fibrosis
-
Acute infection and trauma-driven dysregulated inflammation
-
Critical illness and perioperative-driven acute and chronic inflammation
-
Long term consequences of major injury
-
Chronic Inflammation
-
Dementia
Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.
By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to: - Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
-
Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
-
Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
-
An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
-
State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area. |
Our high-quality teaching and supervision will help you take your skills and career to the next level.
Here, you’ll feel engaged, motivated and challenged, as part of our inclusive community that has a strong research culture. At Birmingham, we’ll support your health, wellbeing and personal development. While our professional and academic careers services will help you take the next step. This is your time. This is your place.
With more than 600 taught programmes and a range of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham is one of the most popular UK universities for postgraduate study.
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