Postgraduate study
The UK is a world leader in health research and the University of Bristol offers outstanding postgraduate research training.
We offer high-quality collaborative translational and population health research using a wide range of techniques - from molecular biology to epidemiology.
Postgraduate research opportunities-PhD, MD, DSc, MSc by Research
Graduates with good undergraduate or masters degrees in relevant disciplines can apply for projects in either of our 2 departments:
- Postgraduate research: Population Health Sciences
- Postgraduate research: Translational Health Sciences
Taught masters courses
A truly international cohort of students study on our broad range of highly popular postgraduate taught courses. Part-time and distance-learning options are available on some courses.
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Healthcare Management
- MSc Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis
- MRes Health Sciences Research
- MSc Medical Statistics and Health Data Science
- MSc Molecular Neuroscience
- MSc Orthopaedic Surgery
- MSc Perfusion Science
- MSc Public Health
- MSc Reproduction and Development
- MSc Stem Cells and Regeneration
- MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine
- PG Certificate Healthcare Improvement
- Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals
Short courses
Our comprehensive programme of high quality short courses are open to public health specialists, health-care professionals, members of the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, University staff and postgraduate students.
Clinical academic training
The University's clinical academic training pathway offers clinicians the opportunity to develop an academic career.
Applying to Bristol
I wanted to study at the University of Bristol because the facilities here are fantastic. It's got a brilliant reputation and it's also a leading university in the field of medical sciences.
We provide a supportive environment to nurture our postgraduate students, enabling you to fulfil your potential and pursue a rewarding career.