Cardiovascular Sciences

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you applying to.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

Join a diverse and multidisciplinary team of world-leading researchers, who will support you to produce original and impactful investigative research addressing the causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally.

Develop the skills needed to contribute to research within the broad spectrum of cardiovascular medicine. The Department of Cardiovascular Sciences has groups engaged in world-leading discovery science, translational and clinical research.

By studying in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences you'll be joining around 50 postgraduate research students covering a wide range of topics including:

• Chronic cardiovascular diseases, including atrial fibrillation, heart failure, hypertension, and related conditions, with a focus on precision medicine.
• Platelet-related disorders, from basic cell biology to novel anti-thrombotic treatments.
• Thrombo-inflammation, exploring immune and endothelial cell interactions, atherosclerosis, and immune therapies.
• Advanced microscopy techniques for studying receptor signalling, heart microvasculature, and thermoacoustic/photoacoustic imaging of diseases like atherosclerosis.

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 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.

Fees and funding