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Cardiovascular Sciences - MSc by Research

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What will I learn?

Our Cardiovascular Sciences PhD/MSc by Research in the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences will provide you with the skills needed to contribute to research within the broad spectrum of cardiovascular medicine. We have groups working on world-leading discovery science, translational and clinical research.

We have access to cutting-edge technology which supports ground-breaking discoveries in our 4 main themes:

  • Cardiac Diseases - Our research aims to understand how our genes, environment, lifestyle, and activity of the heart interact to shape the function of our hearts.
  • Thrombosis and Haemostasis - Our expertise means we are ideally placed to develop new strategies for therapeutic intervention in thrombosis and haemostasis driven pathology.
  • Vascular Biology, Inflammation and Angiogenesis - Our established multi-disciplinary research theme is focused on the multifaceted biology of endothelial cells.
  • Imaging and Technology - Our technology experts are developing and applying innovative ways to image cardiovascular systems in vitro and in vivo.

You will join a diverse and multidisciplinary team of world-leading researchers, who will support you to produce original and impactful research addressing the causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the world’s biggest killer.

Our PhD/MSc by Research program is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.

Which department am I in?

University Graduate School

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£27,360.00 (29,81,042) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston,

Birmingham,

B15 2TT, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should have a 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area. Please note IELTS requirements for Postgraduate Research programmes in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences are 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • Kaplan International College (KIC) London - Kaplan UK
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About University of Birmingham

The university is known globally for its pioneering research - students benefit from trailblazing discoveries that impact international society.

  • One of the world’s top research-intensive universities
  • Based in Europe’s youngest city
  • 5 colleges offering hundreds of study options
  • Plenty of dedicated international student support