Research at the Medical School is characterised by excellence.
The University of Exeter Medical School has an excellent research reputation and you will find research integral to your studies here. Many students have the opportunity to join research groups as part of Special Study Units and they are also encouraged to develop links with our researchers by attending research seminars and exploring opportunities for research work during vacations.
Research at the Medical School is characterised by excellence. In each of our thematic areas we seek to carry out research across the entire spectrum from basic biomedical research through mechanistic studies to patient-centred research. Our research is focused in four main areas:
Diabetes, Cardiovascular risk and Ageing
Diabetes and associated metabolic conditions are among the most important medical challenges facing the world today and we are particularly strong in this wide ranging area of research.
Find out more about the Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risk and Ageing research
Environment and Human Health
Environment and human health research is an emerging theme, with the objective of establishing a world class Environment and Human Health Centre in Cornwall.
Find out about the Environment and Human Health research
Health Services Research
Health Services Research consists of investigation of the ways in which health services are organised, delivered and experienced and how they could be made more effective. This work is supported by a range of funding bodies and is carried out in different settings, requiring a wide set of skills from HSR researchers.
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Neuroscience
The neuroscience theme embraces neurology research across the whole translational spectrum from basic science to mental health research and is funded by MRC, Wellcome and NIHR.
Find out more about the Neuroscience research
For information on setting up a research project visit the Research Toolkit
