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 taught
Learn from leading researchers actively shaping the field, and gain the knowledge and skills you need to make an impact on health and care systems across the world. Postgraduate taught programs focus on structured coursework and assessments, providing students with advanced knowledge and skills in a specific area of medical study.
See all postgraduate taught programmes.
Postgraduate research opportunities-PhD, MD, MSc by Research
Postgraduate research at the University of Bristol Health Sciences involves independent study and investigation, culminating in a thesis that contributes original knowledge to the field.
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
Short courses
Bristol Medical School Short Course programme offers intensive online short courses in research methodology, design and analysis in health sciences.
Clinical academic training
The University's clinical academic training pathway offers clinicians the opportunity to develop an academic career.