Translational Health Sciences

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) or a master's degree with a lower second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a biological or related science or medical subject. For an MD, you must hold an MBChB.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

Translational Health Sciences is part of the Bristol Medical School. Staff and students are based in high-quality research and clinical settings across the city, including the Bristol Royal Infirmary, Southmead Hospital and the advanced laboratory facilities in the Dorothy Hodgkin Building. The school undertakes laboratory-based, translational and applied research, fostering a high level of collaboration between staff and students. It comprises a mix of basic and medically trained scientists, enabling high-quality collaborative translational and healthcare research using a wide range of techniques - from molecular biology to epidemiology.

Our work focuses on clinical research and a significant part of this has translated to clinical trials that are led by the school. These include ongoing trials related to:

• cardiac surgery
• uveitis
• childhood vaccination and anti-microbial therapy
• treatment of obesity in childhood and adult life
• therapies for diabetic neuropathy
• treatment of early Alzheimer's disease
• neurosurgical approaches to Parkinson's disease
• immunotherapy and bone marrow stem cell therapy in multiple sclerosis
• interventions for treatment of neonatal brain injury
• type 1 diabetes prevention
• improvement of outcomes from joint replacement
• novel methods of glucocorticoid treatment in critical illness and inflammatory disorders
• treatment of nephrotic syndrome
• management of pleural disease

These studies are complemented by translational clinical studies, engaging both clinical and basic scientists.

Extensive national and international research collaborations contribute to a first-class working environment in which to undertake interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Fees and funding

Research council funding is restricted to UK students. The number of opportunities available will be determined by supervisor and funding availability. Self-funding is an option.

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.