Metabolism and Systems Research (Research)

Advance your expertise in human health and become equipped with the essential skills to research the body’s complex processes. By applying advanced technologies in endocrine and metabolism research to study human diseases and aging, you can contribute to innovative treatments and global health advancements.

Work amongst renowned researchers to produce groundbreaking research, ultimately translating these findings into personalised treatments that transform patient care.

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 Metabolism and Systems covering:

• Metabolism and metabolic disease

• Hormones and reproduction

• Hormones, immunity and inflammation

• Hormones, metabolism and cancer

Our principal investigators use a comprehensive approach, combining in vitro and in vivo models, human physiology, advanced omics and imaging techniques, experimental medicine studies, and clinical trials.

You'll also become part of the wider University of Birmingham postgraduate research community located at Westmere House where you have access to training and skills development, careers and employability advice, wellbeing and counselling services as well as welcome activities and events.

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.