Duration : Various This group uses mathematical methods to provide insights into biological and biomedical phenomena. Research in this group includes: drug delivery; growth and treatment of tumours; bacterial infections; DNA modelling; tissue engineering; biomechanics; cell signalling; gene networks; mathematical neuroscience; stem cell biology; plant growth; physiological modelling; metabolism; regenerative medicine.

Those who take up a postgraduate research opportunity with us will not only receive support in terms of close contact with supervisors and specific training related to your area of research, you will also benefit from dedicated careers advice from our Careers and Employability Service. Individual guidance appointments, career management training programme, access to resources and invitations to events including skills workshops and recruitment fairs are just some of the ways in which they can help you develop your full potential, whether you choose to continue within an academic setting or are looking at options outside of academia. Average starting salary and career progression In 2013, 91% of postgraduates in the School of Mathematical Sciences who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £29,600 with the highest being £34,000.