Postgraduate research: Translational Health Sciences
Our postgraduates are a mix of medically-trained and basic scientists, based in high-quality research and clinical settings.
You will undertake laboratory-based, translational and applied research. The focus is on clinical research, a significant part of which translates to clinical trials.
Translational Health Sciences, PhD, MD, DSc, MSc by research
We encourage applications for research projects in many areas, including:
- endocrinology
- cancer
- molecular biology
- genetics
- neuroscience
- pathology
- clinical sciences
- immunology
You can either pick one of our research projects or develop your own in a related area.
View postgraduate research projects
How to apply
Before making a formal application, please contact potential PhD supervisors to discuss eligibility and potential funding.
Find out how to apply. Read the admissions statement for full details.
Entry requirements
Details of the required academic qualifications and English language requirements.
Fees and funding
Details of current tuition fees for this programme. Further information on fees and living expenses.
If you are seeking funding, please see our postgraduate funding opportunities and advice.
Further opportunities
- PhD Integrative Cardiovascular Science studentship programme
- PhD with possible funding TBC in Vascular Inflammaging
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International students
International students coming to the UK to study full-time must apply for a student visa. Further information for international students.
After you apply
Full details on what happens after you apply.
Applying to Bristol
Contacts
Application enquiries
Email: fohs-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk
General enquiries
Associate Professor Oscar Cordero Llana
Co-Director of Postgraduate Research (Translational Health Sciences)
Professor Kathleen Gillespie
Co-Director of Postgraduate Research (Translational Health Sciences)
Potential supervisors
Before making a formal application, please contact potential PhD supervisors to discuss eligibility and potential funding.