As a postgraduate student in the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, you will be part of a thriving research community, benefiting from expert supervision as well as access to outstanding facilities. We can offer a wide range of projects across our core research areas, but we are also involved with highly interdisciplinary research with other departments in the University of Exeter, across the Great West 4 (Exeter/Bristol/Bath/Cardiff) and globally.
Based in both Exeter and Cornwall, we operate across the whole of the Southwest.
Performing research at the cutting-edge of health innovation, making a difference across the World.
Internationally-recognised research publications and impact (REF 2021).
Close working relationships with the National Health Service (NHS) and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre - our research continues to reflect national needs and priorities.
Access to state-of-the-art facilities covering genetics (including long read sequencing and single cell omics), bio-imaging and flow cytometry
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
University of Exeter - St Luke's Campus
Study options
PhD • Full-time • 4 Years
MSR • Full-time • 2 Years
MPhil • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
09/2026
01/2027
04/2027
How to apply
Fees and funding
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We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.