36 monthsProgramme duration
24,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Your research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.
Our Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:
Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition fields:
Postgraduate community
Here in the School of Life Sciences we’re committed to supporting our students’ wellbeing to ensure that your experience studying with us is the best it can be. Whether you’re studying silk-weaving spiders or looking for new ways to fight infection, we want all of our students to feel part of our vibrant and diverse research community.
There are loads of opportunities to meet your fellow researchers and get involved with student activities and projects during your time at the University of Nottingham including:
Our Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:
- Human Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Clinical Nutritional Sciences
- Metabolic Nutrition and Physiology
- Physiology
Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition fields:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to develop and apply cutting edge methodologies to investigate human physiology
- Discovering novel genes that are involved in forming congenital heart defects
- Investigating the effects of Cardiovascular Disease to change the way we diagnose CVD, monitor treatment and ultimately improve health
- The dysregulation of metabolism in ageing, immobilisation, obesity and trauma on metabolism and exercise, nutritional and pharmacological strategies to offset these negative and pathophysiological effects.
- The role of dietary and exercise intervention in altering body composition and energy metabolism.
- Muscle fatigue and human performance.
Postgraduate community
Here in the School of Life Sciences we’re committed to supporting our students’ wellbeing to ensure that your experience studying with us is the best it can be. Whether you’re studying silk-weaving spiders or looking for new ways to fight infection, we want all of our students to feel part of our vibrant and diverse research community.
There are loads of opportunities to meet your fellow researchers and get involved with student activities and projects during your time at the University of Nottingham including:
- Monthly social trips - Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottingham Ice Skating Arena, Yoga Retreats, and more
- Pint of Science
- PubhD
- Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity
- University of the Third Age (U3A)
- Wonder
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Your research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.
Our Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:
Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition fields:
Postgraduate community
Here in the School of Life Sciences we’re committed to supporting our students’ wellbeing to ensure that your experience studying with us is the best it can be. Whether you’re studying silk-weaving spiders or looking for new ways to fight infection, we want all of our students to feel part of our vibrant and diverse research community.
There are loads of opportunities to meet your fellow researchers and get involved with student activities and projects during your time at the University of Nottingham including:
Our Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:
- Human Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Physiology and Pharmacology
- Clinical Nutritional Sciences
- Metabolic Nutrition and Physiology
- Physiology
Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition fields:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to develop and apply cutting edge methodologies to investigate human physiology
- Discovering novel genes that are involved in forming congenital heart defects
- Investigating the effects of Cardiovascular Disease to change the way we diagnose CVD, monitor treatment and ultimately improve health
- The dysregulation of metabolism in ageing, immobilisation, obesity and trauma on metabolism and exercise, nutritional and pharmacological strategies to offset these negative and pathophysiological effects.
- The role of dietary and exercise intervention in altering body composition and energy metabolism.
- Muscle fatigue and human performance.
Postgraduate community
Here in the School of Life Sciences we’re committed to supporting our students’ wellbeing to ensure that your experience studying with us is the best it can be. Whether you’re studying silk-weaving spiders or looking for new ways to fight infection, we want all of our students to feel part of our vibrant and diverse research community.
There are loads of opportunities to meet your fellow researchers and get involved with student activities and projects during your time at the University of Nottingham including:
- Monthly social trips - Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottingham Ice Skating Arena, Yoga Retreats, and more
- Pint of Science
- PubhD
- Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity
- University of the Third Age (U3A)
- Wonder
Admission Requirements
71+
3+
6.5+
90+
British Honours degree at least 2:1 or equivalent.
Applicants currently studying Masters in the UK will be accepted with a minimum average of 60% (Merit) in taught elements, if they have a 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level.
Research proposal
A research proposal is required. This should be worked on with your proposed supervisor.
References
You should have two references with at least one of them being an academic reference.
References from the proposed supervisor will be accepted if the applicant has only studied at Nottingham previously (for example as a UG student).
Applicants currently studying Masters in the UK will be accepted with a minimum average of 60% (Merit) in taught elements, if they have a 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level.
Research proposal
A research proposal is required. This should be worked on with your proposed supervisor.
References
You should have two references with at least one of them being an academic reference.
References from the proposed supervisor will be accepted if the applicant has only studied at Nottingham previously (for example as a UG student).
3 Years
Oct
Tuition fees
Domestic
5,350 GBP
International
24,300 GBP
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