Cranfield University
Cranfield Health

Cranfield Health has an international reputation for providing research, education and consultancy to the healthcare and related industries. We work with some of the most recognised names in the business - Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, Environment Agency, Nestle and Marks and Spencer to name but a few. Our industry links provide Cranfield students with the opportunity to get involved in solving real-life problems, and network with prospective employers.

Our leading academic and research staff conduct research in three main areas:

• Biotechnology - biosensors and biomarkers, smart materials, bioinformatics and diagnostics.
• Translational Medicine - aging, immunology, regenerative medicine, telecare and healthcare operations management.
• Food Security and Environment - food quality, plant science, nutrition, agriculture and soil science, water, air and building research.

Operating at the leading-edge of research and development continually informs our suite of teaching programmes, ensuring they meet the future requirements of employers and students.

Postgraduate teaching

Taught Masters programmes

Our taught MSc programmes comprise a maximum ten taught modules delivered by university academics and visiting industry experts, followed by a four-five month research project and thesis - often industry-based, providing students with the opportunity to make contact with prospective employers before even completing their degree. Some MSc programmes also comprise a three month group project. The practical nature of our MSc programmes enable students to apply the knowledge gained from taught elements of the course and also develop transferable skills including communication, presentation and project management.

All taught MSc programmes are available on a full and part-time basis - offering flexibility and support for those who wish to study whilst remaining in employment.

Programmes starting in October include:

• Analytical Biotechnology
• Applied Bioinformatics
• Clinical Information Management
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Research Management
• Food Chain Systems
• Health and the Environment
• Medical Diagnostics
• Molecular Medicine
• Nanomedicine
• Toxicology and Epidemiology
• Translational Medicine

In addition the following part-time professionally accredited Executive MSc programmes are available:

• Clinical Research
• Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs
• Quality Management in Scientific Research and Development

Visit our website for full details of our taught programmes

PhD Programmes

Cranfield Health offers fantastic PhD opportunities in health and bioscience. Our PhD students produce the highest quality research, working alongside our staff in our modern laboratories. The majority of our students undertake projects in collaboration with industry, giving them the added benefit of interacting with industry early in their careers. 

Research opportunities are available in the areas of biosensors, molecular imprinted polymers, microbial biotechnology, bioinformatics, medically-related diagnostic technologies, surface science and smart polymers, optical sensor technologies, ageing, health-related cancer biomarkers, food security, plant science directed at provision of healthy, quality food and environment and health.

The School has a variety of funded research opportunities available throughout the year.

Visit our website for more information on PhD opportunities and to sign-up to receive new studentship alerts.

Short courses

We offer a number of short courses within our specialist areas, delivered by our academics as well as industry experts. We also develop and deliver tailor-made training and development programmes for an organisations' individual needs.

Visit our website for more information on our short courses

State-of-the-art facilities

In 2008 part of a £30 million investment by the University saw the development of a new purpose-built home for Cranfield Health.  The building houses brand new state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching facilities.

The building has been designed around an open philosophy where staff and students work together in a large open-plan laboratory and office complex.

Career opportunities

93% of Cranfield students are engaged in relevant work or research within six months of graduation.

Our graduates are sought after by top employers from around the world - in industry and commerce, government and academia. Many of our graduates have gone onto work at prestigious biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, Clinical Research Organisations and Government agencies. Several Masters graduates have also undertaken a PhD at Cranfield or another University.

What our students say

"After graduating from BSc Biochemistry, I was keen to study further and broaden my knowledge. Medical Diagnostics MSc was a unique course which introduced me to new topics and enabled me to gain a wider insight into the field of diagnostics. I carried out my thesis project at the company I am now working in. By being introduced to the VLA through Cranfield University I was able to begin my career straight after finishing my course."

Amanda Hanna
Medical Diagnostics MSc

"My primary reason for choosing Cranfield was the opportunity to gain experience in industry, and also meet potential future employers. With Cranfield being one of the top five research intensive universities in the UK this only reaffirmed my decision to undertake my postgraduate studies here. My MSc aided me in securing an entry-level position at a highly prestigious pharmaceutical company, a rarity for a graduate with limited industrial experience."

Dominic Lim
Translational Medicine MSc

Find out more

To learn more about our courses watch our online videos

To visit us Register for one of our Open Days, held in February, May, June, August and November.

Alternatively, contact the Enquiries Office:
T: +44 (0) 1234 758008
E: enquiries.health@cranfield.ac.uk