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Clinical and Molecular Genetics PhD – (Ph.D.)
University of Birmingham
School of Medicine| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,232 - ≈ € 12,860 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
The sequencing of the human genome and advances in high-throughput genetic technologies have provided unrivalled opportunities for research in human genetics.
The Medical and Molecular Genetics group (Lead: Professor Eamonn Maher) offers a thriving research environment for genetics research, with expertise in gene identification, functional genomics and animal models of human diseases.
Research is grouped into two complementary and overlapping fields: cancer genetics and genome stability and developmental and metabolic genetics and epigenetics and imprinting. Facilities include high throughput DNA sequencing and microarray platforms, the National Autozygosity Mapping resource, and a zebrafish models of disease facility.
Key facts
Type of Course: Doctoral research
Duration: PhD – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time; MPhil – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; MD – 2 years minimum part-time
Start date: Research degrees may start at any time of the year, though for most this will be September 2011
Contents
Research interests of staff
* Disorders of intracellular protein trafficking, identification of novel genes for metabolic diseases. Contact: Dr Paul Gissen
Email: p.gissen@bham.ac.uk
* Genome stability and DNA repair.
Contact: Dr Boris Kysela
Email: b.kysela@bham.ac.uk
* Cancer genetics and epigenetics; molecular and functional characterisation of tumour suppressor genes. Contact: Professor Farida Latif
Email: f.latif@bham.ac.uk
* Cancer genetics, epigenetics and imprinting and human developmental genetics. Contact: Professor Eamonn Maher
Email: e.r.maher@bham.ac.uk
* Gene regulation in development, Cis-regulatory codes of developmental gene expression. Contact: Dr Ferenc Mueller
Email: f.mueller@bham.ac.uk
* Genetics of inherited diabetes syndromes. Contact: Professor Timothy Barrett
Email: t.g.barrett@bham.ac.uk
IELTS
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Take testRequirements
To gain admission to a research degree programme (with the exception of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD)) an applicant must comply with the following entry requirements:
* Attainment of an Honours degree (normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject awarded by an approved university, or
* Attainment of an alternative qualification or qualifications and/or evidence of experience judged by the University as indicative of an applicant’s potential for research and as satisfactory for the purpose of entry to a research degree programme.
In addition:
* Admission and registration for a research degree programme may be conditional on satisfactory completion of preliminary study, which may include assessment.
* In some cases you will also need to have completed a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
Please note
* Entry onto many programmes is highly competitive, therefore we consider the skills, attributes, motivation and potential for success of an individual when deciding whether to make an offer.
* Specific entry requirements are given for each programme. Any academic and professional qualifications or industrial experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If your qualifications are non-standard or different from the entry requirements stated in the online prospectus, please contact the relevant school or department to discuss whether your application would be considered.
* After we have received your application you may, if you live in the UK, be invited for an interview or to visit us to discuss your application.
English language requirements
* IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band
* TOEFL IBT 100 with no less than 23 in any band
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Faculty
The School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine plays a major role in the research and teaching carried out by the College of Medical and Dental Sciences.
The School is diverse and dynamic with over 300 members of staff, led by Professor Jayne Franklyn, Head of School, and Professors Janice Marshall and Mark Kilby, Deputy Heads of School.
The School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine has five major academic themes, each encompassing education and research.
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Neuropharmacology and Neurobiology
- Reproduction, Genes and Development
- Medical Science and Education
The School is host to four research centres:
- The Centre for Cardiovascular Science
- The Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- The Centre for Obesity Research
- The Centre for Rare Diseases and Personalised Medicine
Research in basic and clinical sciences in these areas is fully integrated in the School, which offers training in state-of-the-art facilities, including the Institute of Biomedical Research and the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility. It also has links to major NHS Trusts in the region including University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham Children’s and Women’s Hospitals, the Heart of England and the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trusts.
Teaching takes advantage of the range of research expertise available to deliver the highest standard of instruction to both undergraduates and to postgraduates. Postgraduate qualifications are available in the form of MPhil / PhD by research, MD by research and taught Masters (MSc).
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