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.
Clinical academic training
The University's clinical academic training pathway offers clinicians the opportunity to develop an academic career.
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.
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MSc Epidemiology
This MSc will teach you how to design and analyse experimental and observational studies covering aetiology, interventions, diagnosis and prognosis. There will be opportunities to learn about cutting-edge methods in causal inference and molecular epidemiology.
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MSc Healthcare Management
Healthcare organisations across the world face increasingly more complex challenges. This online programme will equip you with the skills and confidence to challenge, innovate and solve problems in any health or care setting.
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MSc Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis
Health economics and health policy analysis can enable decision makers to improve resource use and service delivery across health and care systems. By applying economic and policy theory, you will address global issues using real-world examples from both UK and international healthcare settings.
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MRes Health Sciences Research
This programme offers a firm foundation in biomedical research, enhancing your understanding and critical awareness of the scientific method and practical experience in an area related to your interests. Taught units provide training in research methodology, experimental design, statistical analyses and data interpretation.
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MSc Medical Statistics and Health Data Science
In this MSc you will engage with the complex statistical and data science healthcare challenges facing the global community. You’ll gain in depth knowledge of the theory and practice of cutting-edge methods in both medical statistics and health data science.
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MSc Molecular Neuroscience
This programme will provide you with training in the neurosciences as they relate to the physiologic function and behaviour of the organism, covering basic and clinical neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, neuroendocrinology, behaviour, neurodegeneration and stress.
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MSc Clinical Perfusion Science
This blended learning programme integrates academic knowledge and understanding of perfusion science with both the needs of the working professional clinical perfusion scientist and the demands of professional registration with the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland (SCPS).
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MSc Public Health
This MSc will prepare you for a public health career in settings such as health services, government, research and the not-for-profit sector. You will gain core skills and knowledge that are applicable for public health work in the UK and internationally.
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MSc Reproduction and Development
Learn from practicing clinical experts about the symptoms, causes, and mechanisms of reproductive disease and dysfunction, as well as the clinical management of reproductive issues.
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MSc Stem Cells and Regeneration
This innovative online programme will immerse you in the exciting field of stem cell biology and regeneration. You will be guided from the origins of this field through to its application (and potential applications) in treating human disease, covering the latest developments and technologies available for study in this area.
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MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine
This programme aims to develop your interest in translational cardiovascular research and medicine, and equip you with an enhanced knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the current approaches and emerging research in this area.
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MSc Health Professions Education
Health Professions Education (formerly Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals) provides evidence-based theoretical knowledge and practical skills, designed for healthcare professionals looking to expand their skills as educators. The programme is designed with busy clinicians and healthcare professionals in mind, and so can be studied full or part-time, as a certificate, diploma, or full MSc.
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MSc Clinical Research Methods and Evidence-Based Medicine
Aimed at surgical trainees and specialist doctors, this part-time, two year programme will support your consultant practice and fulfil the research requirements for the surgical training curriculum.