Program Overview

Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition PhD/MRes

Overview

The Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition PhD/MRes program at the University of Nottingham allows students to research a topic of their interest under the guidance of experienced supervisors. The program is bespoke, enabling students to choose their own area of research.

Research Areas

The Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition grouping offers various PhD and MRes courses, including:

• Human Anatomy and Cell Biology
• Physiology and Pharmacology
• Clinical Nutritional Sciences
• Metabolic Nutrition and Physiology
• Physiology

Course Content

PhD or MRes?

• PhD programs allow students to research a topic over 3 to 4 years, culminating in a thesis and viva voce examination.
• MRes programs involve a substantial amount of independent research and 20 credits of transferable skills training over 12 months.

Defining Your Research Area

• Students should email a relevant supervisor to discuss their research interests.
• The University of Nottingham adopts an integrated approach to research in human anatomy and cell biology, focusing on areas such as:
  • Understanding the unlimited potential of primordial germ cells
  • Discovering important processes governed by macromolecules
  • Examining protein-protein, protein-membrane, and receptor-mediated interactions within cells

Entry Requirements

Home / UK Students

• Degree: British Honours degree at least 2:1 or equivalent
• Additional information:
  • Research proposal required, worked on with the proposed supervisor
  • Two references, with at least one academic reference

EU / International Students

• Degree: Undergraduate degree of at least 2:1 or equivalent
• International and EU equivalents: The University of Nottingham accepts a wide range of qualifications from around the world.
• Additional information:
  • Research proposal required, worked on with the proposed supervisor
  • Two references, with at least one academic reference
  • IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) as a minimum, except for Virology programs, which require IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.5 in any element) as a minimum

Fees

Home / UK Students

• PhD: £5,350
• MRes: £5,350

International Students

• PhD: £24,300 for low-cost, £32,400 for lab-based, £38,400 for high-cost lab-based, or £44,000 for exceptional technically intensive or specialized projects
• MRes: £30,750

Funding

The University of Nottingham offers various funding opportunities for postgraduate research students.

Support

• Student support services, including academic and disability support, childcare services, and counseling
• Students' Union, with a dedicated Postgraduate Officer and various support networks
• Access to libraries, shops, cafes, and sports facilities on campus

Careers

• Careers advice and support from expert staff
• Opportunities for career development and networking
• International students who complete an eligible degree program in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route.

Research Excellence Framework

The University of Nottingham is ranked 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

• 100% of UoA24 (Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism) and 84% of the UoA5 (Biological Sciences) research submitted was judged to be "world-leading" (4) or "Internationally Excellent" (3)
• 90% of the University's research is classed as 'world-leading' (4) or 'internationally excellent' (3)
• 100% of the University's research is recognized internationally
• 51% of the University's research is assessed as 'world-leading' (4*) for its impact