Translational Health Sciences

These studies are complemented by translational clinical studies, engaging both clinical and preclinical scientists. Our extensive national and international collaborations both in industry and academia contribute to a first-class working environment in which to undertake interdisciplinary research and teaching.

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Career prospects

The majority of our postgraduate students develop into highly productive researchers publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals. Most go on to postdoctoral research in academia and industry, both in the UK and overseas.

Programme Structure

Clinical trials include:

• cardiac surgery
• uveitis
• childhood vaccination and anti-microbial therapy
• treatment of obesity in childhood and adult life
• therapies for diabetic neuropathy
• treatment of early Alzheimer's
• neurosurgical approaches to Parkinson's
• immunotherapy and bone marrow stem cell therapy in multiple sclerosis
• interventions for treatment of neonatal brain injury
• type 1 diabetes prevention
• improvement of outcomes from joint replacement
• novel methods of glucocorticoid treatment in critical illness and inflammatory disorders
• treatment of nephrotic syndrome
• management of pleural disease

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 88

PTE Academic: 67

IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) or a master's degree with a lower second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a biological, biomedical, or related subjects. For an MD, you must hold an MBChB.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International: 52,381 AUD/year (approx. 27,500 GBP/year)

Domestic: 9,726 AUD/year (approx. 5,106 GBP/year)

Home part-time: £2,553 per year

Living Costs

Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,429-2,400 AUD/month

Funding

Scholarships are available. For more information, visit the programme website.