Within the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research doctorate from University of Birmingham, you will work amongst renowned researchers to produce groundbreaking research, ultimately translating these findings into personalised treatments that transform patient care.
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Career opportunities
A PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists.
Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem-solving and analytical, communication and teaching, and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors. It’ll also provide you with the opportunity to develop your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Metabolism and metabolic disease
- Hormones and reproduction
- Hormones, immunity and inflammation
- Hormones, metabolism and cancer
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88 (or 4.5 on new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score)
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you applying to.
- If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 55,828 AUD / year (approx. 29,310 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details: UK: £2,619 part-time; Int: £14,665 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,457-2,160 AUD / month
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Metabolism and Systems Research.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Tackling Health Inequalities in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation - University of Birmingham - Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Sep 2026
- Birmingham Marshall Scholarship - University of Birmingham - Various benefits - Deadline: 24 Sep 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. government - Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - ServiceScape - 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - ACES Education Fund - 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Junhua Li - 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Boustany Foundation - Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - IvyPanda - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Voice Talent Online - 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - educations.com - 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Admit Lab - 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Salvado Law - 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Anonymous Hope Fund - 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Creative BioMart Scholarship Program - Creative BioMart - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Leopold Figl Foundation - Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - IELTS from 6 to 9 - 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
