Adil Sarhan - Postgraduate Ambassadors

Hi Adil. I am from India. I want to pursue MSc in molecular biotechnology...I wanted to know about the placements after the MSc in molecular biotechnology. Do we get placed by the university? Or do we have to find a job?

Hello, thank you very much for your question and apologies in the delay getting back to you. My name is Emma from the Postgraduate Recruitment team, and I am replying on behalf of the mentor as they have not yet answered it.

Placements are not a part of the MSc Molecular Biotechnology, unfortunately. While the university does not put you in placements, we offer help to assist you finding jobs after you graduate, through our Careers Network. They can help with CV writing, interview prep and 1-2-1 meetings to discuss career options, as well as running careers fairs throughout the year on campus with employers from all over the UK.

Best wishes,
PG Recruitment

Hi! I'm applying to study Pg certificate in clinical trial at the University of Birmingham. My concern is the tuition fee, can I pay in instalments? And how much am I expected to deposit after getting the offer, is the deposit the same as acceptance fee? Thank you

Hello, thank you very much for your question and apologies in the delay getting back to you. My name is Emma from the Postgraduate Recruitment team, and I am replying on behalf of the mentor as they have not yet answered it.

All information on paying tuition fees can be found here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgt/pgt-fees/pay-tuition/index.aspx

For deposit information, please get in touch with the Clinical Trials team as this is not something our mentors are able to answer. The email address is clinicaltrialsmsc@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Best wishes,
PG Recruitment

Hi Adil, I hope you are well and thanks for being on this platform to answer our questions. If I would graduated with a good PhD from the University of Birmingham, would I be guaranteed a lecturer position in biology at universities and colleges if I apply to them?

Hello, thank you very much for your question and apologies in the delay getting back to you. My name is Emma from the Postgraduate Recruitment team, and I am replying on behalf of the mentor as they have not yet answered it.

While getting a PhD is a fantastic thing, unfortunately it does not guarantee you a position as a lecturer! Like other jobs, you will still have to apply for the position and go through the interview process etc. Teaching positions are competitive, many PhD students like the idea of academia as a career, but getting a good PhD from a respected university like Birmingham will help.

Best wishes,
PG Recruitment

Hi, I am from Italy. I've a Master's degree in Biology (cv Nutritional Biology), but I am interested also to jump in new experience with a PhD in Bioscience. I would interested to know if there is in your department some position opened, also a training. Do not hesitate to ask for more information. Thanks in advance for your time.

Hello, thank you very much for your question. My name is Emma from the Postgraduate Recruitment team, and I am replying on behalf of the mentor as they have not yet answered it.

For advertised PhD courses in Biosciences, have a look at our FindAPhD database: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/findaphd.aspx
Please note that this is updated regularly so check back to see whether there are any new positions.

I hope this helps,
Emma

Hello, I'm interested in a Masters degree in the field of Genetics or Molecular Biology. However, my undergraduate degree in Biology includes an integrated masters (300 ECTS). Do you think that there's no reason for me to have another master degree and I have better look for a PhD program? Thank you

Hello, thank you very much for your question. My name is Emma from the Postgraduate Recruitment team, and I am replying on behalf of the mentor as they have not yet answered it.

Unfortunately I’m not sure whether your integrated masters would count towards an application to a PhD, but as the mentor has not replied to you, I would advise that you make an enquiry to the relevant team. At the bottom of the course page (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/research/bio/biosciences.aspx) there is a ‘Make an enquiry’ button. Submitting a question there will send it to someone on the team, who will hopefully be able to help!

Best wishes,
Emma

Dear Adil I am interested in studying the MRes molecular mechanistic toxicology at the university of Birmingham in order to investigate the mechanism of neurotoxicity. My academic qualifications are MBBS, MSc clinical neuropsychiatry from the university of Birmingham. My inquiry is that: Do I have to use animal models in my research ? If yes, can you please advise me on which branch of toxicology that do NOT require the use of animal models in its research? I really do not want to harm or cause pain to animals. Many Thanks Kind Regards

Hi,

Unfortunateky I do not know the answer. Please contact Dr Nik Hodges in the School of Biosciences who will be able to advise further. His details are:

Phone – (0)121 41 45906
Email – n.hodges@bham.ac.uk

Best wishes,
Tom

Hi, This is Mani Madhukar, from India. I pursued my B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences and I'm planning to study masters in Food Sciences and plant sciences. But, unfortunately Birmingham University doesn't have any related programs. So, I'm thinking to go for Food Security Course. So, could you please spare a moment and let me know is it a right choice and the job opportunities after completing my masters.

Hi,

Sorry our mentor has not yet replied to you. We do not offer a specific course in Food Security but, as shown here, several staff are actively involved in the area: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/food-security/education/index.aspx

Please contact Madeline Smith, who teaches on the MSc Food Safety and Hygiene: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/chemical-engineering/people/individual.aspx?ReferenceId=15417&Name=ms-madeleine-smith

Alternatively, John Heath can advise on what courses in BioSciences may be suitable: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/biosciences/staff/profile.aspx?ReferenceId=9657

Best wishes,
Tom

Hi, Is there any campus job placement for master or after phD in this university?

Hi,

Unfortuanetly we do not offer job placements automatically to our PhD graduates.

Best wishes,
Tom

Hello dear, I have bachelor of science in nursing and I live in Iraq. I want to study master degree in nursing, Is this university has a scholarship for that?

Hi,

A list of available scholarship is here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/index.aspx

Best wishes,
Tom

How will your degree prepare you for what you want to do afterwards?

First of all, I will gain necessary scientific knowledge related to the area of my research after my PhD. I will gain supervisory experience as well as develop report-writing skills and will be confident to present my research work as oral or poster presentations. I will have acquired skills such as effective communication, leadership, analytical, problem solving and networking skills by the time I finish my PhD. In addition, I aim to publish three research articles in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals. I will also make useful contacts in the scientific community in the UK in the next two years.

Have you joined any clubs or societies, gone on any research trips or done any volunteering?

As a part of my research training, I have registered myself with the Biochemical Society, British Society for Proteome Research, British Society for Cell Biology and American Society for Cancer Research. I have attended many conferences on different topics in Cambridge, London and here at the University of Birmingham. I have not attended any research trips this year but I am registered to attend one next year. I have volunteered at a “Meet the Scientists” event at the Think-tank Museum in Birmingham.

What has been the highlight of your time at Birmingham?

Overall, I have really enjoyed staying at Birmingham and working at the University of Birmingham. However, if I have to choose the best moment, I would choose the time when I was told by my supervisor that the School of Biosciences appointed me to be a postgraduate mentor for the School of Biosciences. I also enjoy walking around the canals in Birmingham and sight seeing in Birmingham as well as outside. Currently I am living in the city centre where I can meet people from different cultures, countries and ethnicities. I enjoy working at the University since I can not only work on research projects that I like but I can also meet new people and make more friends.

Why did you choose the University of Birmingham?

The School of Biosciences is rated one of the top Biology departments in the UK. According to the QS World University Rankings, University of Birmingham is one of the most prestigious universities ranking 10th nationally and 64th internationally in recognition of the high quality of teaching and research activities of the University. Dr Hotchin is an expert on cell adhesion and signaling with a particular interest in Rho family GTPases. He is a member of a large and active grouping of internationally recognized molecular cell biologists in the School of Biosciences. He is ideally placed to supervise my project in addition to Professor John Heath, Dr Michael Tomlinson and Dr Debbie Cunningham.

What was your motivation for undertaking postgraduate study?

When I was registered during my undergraduate and graduate courses, I was fascinated how scientists perform research, validate research and publish it so that students and other researchers can learn from it. At that time, I decided that I would like to join a research-based degree where I am also heavily involved in research and contribute something to betterment of humankind. Therefore, I joined a research program that is at the forefront of basic cancer research. The aim of my project is to understand the mechanisms whereby PDGF receptor activity is controlled in normal cells, so that we can then understand why it is important in cancer. The eventual aim would be to develop novel cancer drugs that target PDGF receptors. To achieve this, I’m using a variety of cutting-edge molecular, biochemical- and cell biological techniques as well as a biophysical technique known as mass spectrometry.

I want to have my PhD study in Birmingham. I am an Ethiopian. I am University lecturer of Clinical Chemistry. How can I get there? Any scholarship? please let me hear from you?

Hello

There is a lot of funding agents like British heart association https://www.bhf.org.uk/research/information-for-researchers/what-we-fund, Cancer research UK http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers and BBSRC http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-index.aspx. Or you can apply for one of these Opportunities as a competition and you can find it here http://www.findaphd.com/search/PhD.aspx?IID=282&PID=124

Please feel free if you have any further question.

Best wishes

Adil

which is better; the Part time study or the Full time if I can't fund my study and can't get a scholarship, what is the best way to fund the MSc study at birmingham ? plz ask me about everything you know about funding cause it is the 1st reason why I'm not attending any course until now !!

Sorry you want a master and you can find it here: http://www.findamasters.com/search/courses.aspx?DID=9&SAID=12&Type=2&Keywords=University+of+Birmingham

Please feel free if you have any further question.

Best wishes

Adil

Hi, at the moment I am a student in Romania in the field of chemistry, in July I will like very much license in biochemistry.As if I can provide more information about following a master in this field, because I want very much to Cotin and not to stop there. Besides all have to follow the master Whichever part time because they have to support myself. Thank you very much, and I hope I have not bothered too much. Best regards!

Hi,

I understand from your question you want to study a Master here at the University of Birmingham and you will support yourself. You more than welcome, we have a wide range of projects in biochemistry and we use cutting-edge techniques such as Mass Spectrometry to achieve our goals. Could you please confirm that you funding yourself and I will be happy to give advice on your application.

Let me know in you need further information

Best wishes

Adil

Hi , How are you my name is Sidra Maqsood .I want to do Masters in Genetic Counselling please help me how i can apply there and procedure and about scholarships also. Waiting for your reply .Thank You

Hi Sidra,

I am very happy to help you. All the opportunities for studying Masters you can find it here: http://www.findamasters.com/search/courses.aspx?DID=9&SAID=12&Type=2&Keywords=University+of+Birmingham

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need further information

Hi, I would like to know the pathway you took to achieve the position you're at? Thank you

Hello,

Work hard and focus, always on your goal.

Good luck

Is there any voluntary work available in Any research area of biosciences?

Hello

Yes, we do have and it depends on your research background. Have a look on our website http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx and contact me again when your choice a specific area of research you would like to work with and I will be very happy to help you.

All the best

Hi my question has not been answered. My question is "is there any voluntary work available in any area of Bioscience.

Hi,

Yes, we have. What area you want to work with?

Best wishes

Good day, I am interested in researching on some plants to help discover effective drugs against tuberculosis as a PhD programme. Are the facilities for such project available in the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham?

Hi,

We have a big project on Tuberculosis, Titled ”Deciphering virulence mechanisms of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes Tuberculosis”. You can apply to this project. Contact Dr Bhatt (a.bhatt@bham.ac.uk) for more details about this project.

All the best

study nanomedicines and vaccine design course available ?

Hello

Yes, we have at School of Immunity and Infection, check out here:

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/mds/domains/immunity-infection/virology/index.aspx

Best wishes

Gooafternoon, just to find out if you guys is currently admitting student for Phd, because am currently interested in pharmaceutical field

Hello,

All the projects that we have, you can find them here: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/biosciences/courses/postgraduate/PhD/phd-projects.aspx

Contact me again if you have any further info.

Best wishes

Hi, I understand you are studying for a PhD in Bioscience; I want to apply for same too. I am looking for a mentor in the area of Diabetes research and wish you could connect me with one from your deprtment so that I can share my interest with him and hope he can accept me on his team for a PhD.

Hi,

Very sorry we don’t have Diabetes research at School of Biosciences but there is diabetes studying at College of Medical Science. You can check out here: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/mds/index.aspx

Hope I answered your question

All the best

Hello,i am a student in Taiwan who join in Molecular Biotechnology for master.Do i must join a lab as a researcher ?

Hello

Your more than welcome to study here at School of Biosciences. Contact me again if you have specific questions.

Best wishes

hi can you please advice me about best accomodation?, Thank you

Hello,

There is a plenty of very nice accommodation here around the University. Below the links for the best accommodation here, check them out and contact me again if you have any further info:

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/accommodation/index.aspx

http://douperhall.com

http://birmingham.victoriahall.com

Best wishes

Hello Adil, I am very passionate about research. I am a Graduate in Biotechnology. I would like to know how to enroll myself into PhD. Choosing the research topic,facilities etc. Since I will an International student I am interested in knowing about scholarships and funding. Thank you

Hello,

We have a wide range of projects in biochemistry and Biotechnology, and we use cutting-edge techniques such as Mass Spectrometry to achieve our goals. You can apply for one of these scholarships and projects at University of Birmingham. Check this link out and contact me if you have any further information, I would be happy to help.

http://www.findaphd.com/search/phd.aspx?DID=3&IID=282

All the best

Also Can you please let me know if there is any option of doing an MPhil at the School of Biosciences?

Hello,

Sorry, we don’t have an MPhil at School of Biosciences.

All the best

Hi I'm a prospetive MRes student who is currently doing BSc in Biochemistry with an interest in prions and proteopathies. Is it necessary to contact a supervisor before I've applied or wait until I've recieved an offer? Thank you in advance.

Hello,

Thanks for your question. I would recommend to contact supervisor and send a project proposal if you are interested in a particular subject.

Contact me if you have further information

All the best

Hello! My name is Aidana and I am from Kazakhstan. I have a Master's in Natural Science(Biology). Currently I am working at National Centre for Biotechnology in laborotory of Biotechnology and selection of plants. Nowadays my area of research is micropropagation of plants. In the future I would like to achieve a degree in Phd of genetical engineering or transformation of plants. So I am going to apply for our state programme "Bolashak" which will fund my education abroad. However I need to find a supervisor in order to apply for it. Is it possible for you to provide me with any contacts or any further infrmation on this issue. Thank you beforehand. I am looking forward to your reply.

Dear Aidana,

Thanks for your inquiry – you can take a look here http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/plant-science/staff/index.aspx and email supervisors direct to discuss potential projects. Please contact me again if you have further questions

All the best

Hi, i' am lecturer at wolkite university,ethiopia. I need to study Molecular biotechnology. So is heir any opportunity to pursue master degree in biotechnology

Hello,

Many thanks for your enquiry. There are many ways to finance your postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham. To see what funding and scholarships are available, please visit: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgfunding

Contact me again if you have any further information.

All the best

I am a senior lecturer in medical microbiology from the University of Malawi. I want to investigate the collateral effects of antibiotic therapy on gut microbiome and the resultant immune response in severely malnourished children. I am currently looking for funding for this proposed PhD project. I just wanted to know if there could be someone who would be interested in such a project

Hello,

Many thanks for your enquiry and being interested to study at the School of Biosciences. Please you can find all the funded projects and the potential supervisors at this link

https://www.findaphd.com/search/phd.aspx?IID=282&PID=3886

Please feel free to contact them and apply to one of these projects.

Thanks and let me know if you have further information.

All the best

Hi, i am student from Pakistan and interested to join upcoming postgraduate course(biotechnology). I search on some sites and i have seen two options for this course;taught and research based.I need little bit of your guideline in this matter,which is the best and also does taught course includes thesis research or not. And after doing my postgraduate with taught course can i apply for PHD in any university. Well i done BS(bachelor) that include thesis as well.

Hello,

Thanks for your question and being interested in study at the University of Birmngham.

There are two options here : MSc which is a taught master degree with a project you have to do at the end of the course.

Option 2: MRes which is a combined taught and formal thesis master degree.

Both are masters it’s your preference which one is suitable for you and you can do a PhD no problem with them at all. Postgraduate courses in School of Biosciences at the University of Birmngham is one of the best school in the UK and overseas as well.

Thanks for your enquiry and let me know if you need further information.

All the best

hi, currently i m doing M.Phil in plant systematics and biodiversity and i am looking for some Phd opportunities so can you please help me in this aspect.

Hello,

Many thanks for your enquiry and being interested to study at the University of Birmngham. Please you can find all the funded projects and the potential supervisors at this link:

https://www.findaphd.com/phds/university-of-birmingham/?40w610

Please feel free to contact them and apply to one of these projects.

Thanks and let me know if you have further information.

All the best

Questions

Hi Adil. I am from India. I want to pursue MSc in molecular biotechnology...I wanted to know about the placements after the MSc in molecular biotechnology. Do we get placed by the university? Or do we have to find a job?

Hi! I'm applying to study Pg certificate in clinical trial at the University of Birmingham. My concern is the tuition fee, can I pay in instalments? And how much am I expected to deposit after getting the offer, is the deposit the same as acceptance fee? Thank you

Hi Adil, I hope you are well and thanks for being on this platform to answer our questions. If I would graduated with a good PhD from the University of Birmingham, would I be guaranteed a lecturer position in biology at universities and colleges if I apply to them?

Hi, Is there any campus job placement for master or after phD in this university?

Hello dear, I have bachelor of science in nursing and I live in Iraq. I want to study master degree in nursing, Is this university has a scholarship for that?

How will your degree prepare you for what you want to do afterwards?

Have you joined any clubs or societies, gone on any research trips or done any volunteering?

What has been the highlight of your time at Birmingham?

Why did you choose the University of Birmingham?

What was your motivation for undertaking postgraduate study?

I want to have my PhD study in Birmingham. I am an Ethiopian. I am University lecturer of Clinical Chemistry. How can I get there? Any scholarship? please let me hear from you?

which is better; the Part time study or the Full time if I can't fund my study and can't get a scholarship, what is the best way to fund the MSc study at birmingham ? plz ask me about everything you know about funding cause it is the 1st reason why I'm not attending any course until now !!

Hi , How are you my name is Sidra Maqsood .I want to do Masters in Genetic Counselling please help me how i can apply there and procedure and about scholarships also. Waiting for your reply .Thank You

Hi, I would like to know the pathway you took to achieve the position you're at? Thank you

Is there any voluntary work available in Any research area of biosciences?

Hi my question has not been answered. My question is "is there any voluntary work available in any area of Bioscience.

Good day, I am interested in researching on some plants to help discover effective drugs against tuberculosis as a PhD programme. Are the facilities for such project available in the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham?

study nanomedicines and vaccine design course available ?

Gooafternoon, just to find out if you guys is currently admitting student for Phd, because am currently interested in pharmaceutical field

Hi, I understand you are studying for a PhD in Bioscience; I want to apply for same too. I am looking for a mentor in the area of Diabetes research and wish you could connect me with one from your deprtment so that I can share my interest with him and hope he can accept me on his team for a PhD.

Hello,i am a student in Taiwan who join in Molecular Biotechnology for master.Do i must join a lab as a researcher ?

hi can you please advice me about best accomodation?, Thank you

Hello Adil, I am very passionate about research. I am a Graduate in Biotechnology. I would like to know how to enroll myself into PhD. Choosing the research topic,facilities etc. Since I will an International student I am interested in knowing about scholarships and funding. Thank you

Also Can you please let me know if there is any option of doing an MPhil at the School of Biosciences?

Hi I'm a prospetive MRes student who is currently doing BSc in Biochemistry with an interest in prions and proteopathies. Is it necessary to contact a supervisor before I've applied or wait until I've recieved an offer? Thank you in advance.

Hi, i' am lecturer at wolkite university,ethiopia. I need to study Molecular biotechnology. So is heir any opportunity to pursue master degree in biotechnology

hi, currently i m doing M.Phil in plant systematics and biodiversity and i am looking for some Phd opportunities so can you please help me in this aspect.