The Department aims to nurture the next generation of scientists by training undergraduates and postgraduates and by creating a collaborative environment that supports the career development of young scientists. We offer a range of postgraduate study options, in addition to a portfolio of popular short courses in paediatrics. The Department also welcomes applications from outstanding PhD candidates from around the world.
We're consistently rated in the top-five UK universities and in the top twenty worldwide, making an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø degree highly valued by employers across the globe. We are proud of our international outlook. Ranked by Times Higher Education as the (2022), 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students represent over 140 countries. Our research collaborations span the globe tackling some of the world's biggest challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
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