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University of Birmingham: Inflammation and Ageing

Institution University of Birmingham View institution profile
Department School of Biosciences
Web https://www.birmingham.ac.uk
Study type Research

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.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

MSc (Res)

University of Birmingham

Birmingham offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes to help students widen their skills base, further their knowledge and boost their career prospects. Its wealth of research opportunities involve the completion of original academic research, or a piece of scholarship, which students will conduct under expert supervision from a Birmingham academic.

The value of the postgraduate study is both inherent and transferable, helping students to develop as a person, boost their professional prospects or even change direction in their career.

Beyond the transferable skills that students will take into the workplace, a postgraduate qualification from Birmingham will give …

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