School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham
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School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham

About The University of Nottingham

Ranked as a world top 100 University by the QS World University Rankings, the University of Nottingham provides innovative and top quality teaching, undertakes world-changing research, and attracts talented staff and students from 150 nations.

By choosing to study with us you will become part of a diverse community of over 43,000 students from 150 countries. You will work with passionate academics from around the globe and may have the chance to study at one of our international campuses in China or Malaysia.

A leading choice for postgraduate study

The University has an outstanding reputation for teaching quality. In the latest review of teaching, carried out by the Teaching Excellence Framework, the University was awarded the highest possible judgement.

We offer over 300 taught postgraduate courses and an extensive range of research opportunities spanning the arts, engineering, medicine, science and social sciences.

Research excellence

The significant investment that we have placed in our resources, infrastructure and people will help us achieve our ambition of being among the very best in the world.

Research at Nottingham generates discoveries, many of which have profound social, economic and cultural benefits and address major global challenges. Our world-changing innovations include MRI, which continues to have a huge impact on modern healthcare.

In the latest Research Excellence Framework 2014, which measures the quality and quantity of research conducted by an institution, Nottingham ranked 8th in the UK in terms of research power. More than 97% of our research is recognised internationally, with wide-ranging impacts on society, the economy, health and welfare, culture, public policy and the environment.

Funding and scholarships

We are keen to help you secure the funding you need and offer a range of opportunities including scholarships, studentships and funded doctoral placements.

Training and support for postgraduates

Our dedicated Graduate School will help you to achieve your ambitions, with specialist training and exclusive facilities for postgraduates. It runs the impressive Researcher Development Programme, a comprehensive calendar of events and workshops to help our postgraduates develop essential career skills.

How to apply

Once you’ve found the course you are interested in, you can apply directly using our postgraduate online application system.

International student support

The University of Nottingham International Office provides specialist support and guidance for students from over 150 countries. The International Office will ensure you have all the information you need to live and study at Nottingham.

Find out more

Our online prospectus has details of all our courses and research opportunities, including all entry requirements. 

Our guide to postgraduate study contains detailed information on all aspects of postgraduate life at Nottingham, including our research and teaching, facilities and support services, detailed funding information as well as course listings. 

Visiting us

You are always welcome to visit us. Please get in touch if you would like to visit a particular school or department so that we can make arrangements for you. If you can't make it in person, take a virtual tour or watch our student videos.

Contact us

The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)115 951 5559
www.nottingham.ac.uk/enquire
Website: www.nottingham.ac.uk

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