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, 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
Short courses
Bristol Medical School Short Course programme offers intensive online short courses in research methodology, design and analysis in 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 Clinical Perfusion Science
- MSc Public Health
- MSc Reproduction and Development
- MSc Stem Cells and Regeneration
- MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine
- Health Professions Education (formerly Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals)
- Clinical Research Methods and Evidence-Based Medicine
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 are proud to provide an exciting and inclusive post-graduate research environment training with an emphasis on student well-being and positive research culture. Our aim is to equip our students with the skills and knowledge to become research leaders or highly skilled professionals in other sectors