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Comparative and Clinical Anatomy
| Awards available | PhD MD |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | PhD: Three/four years full-time; six years part-time MD: One year full-time; two years part-time |
| Number of places | Dependent on funding |
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Programme overview
The Centre for Comparative and Clinical Anatomy (CCCA) is a recently formed unit which replaces the previous Department of Anatomy. Research within the Centre is internationally recognised and is focused in the areas of musculoskeletal science and neuroendocrinology.
CCCA has excellent facilities, including the newly refurbished Vesalius Centre which houses a state-of-the-art clinical anatomy suite that provides opportunities for using unfixed human tissue for both research and training purposes. This new centre provides a wide range of opportunities for translational research (for example, in the design and evaluation of medical implants or surgical procedures), strengthening links with the Schools of Clinical Medicine and Veterinary Science. The Centre also has access to Faculty facilities such as the Wolfson Bioimaging Facility.
Research groups
Musculoskeletal Research is focused on spinal degeneration and back pain, osteoporosis, and joint disorders including osteoarthritis. Investigations into the underlying causes and treatments of these disorders are carried out in collaboration with clinicians and scientists in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, the School of Clinical Veterinary Science, and the School of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Neuroendocrinology Research is concentrated in two main areas which include the neuroendocrine control of fertility and the neurobiology of stress responses. Approaches used include molecular biology, immunohistochemistry and in-vivo animal models.
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree or MSc (or international equivalent).
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Key research interests
Musculoskeletal group
Professor Mike Adams, Biomechanics of intervertebral discs and vertebra; tissue origins of back pain; mechanical tissue testing; immunohistochemical analysis of spinal tissues.
Dr Trish Dolan, Biomechanics of the spine; vertebral osteoporosis and spinal deformity; sensorimotor function of back and neck muscles.
Dr Mo Sharif, Osteoarthritis (OA), development and characterization of novel biomarkers for OA and other joint diseases; role of chondrocyte apoptosis in the development and progression of OA.
Neuroendocrine group
Dr Allison Fulford, Neurobiology of stress and adaptive behaviour; the role of neuromodulatory peptides; in-vitro and in-vivo approaches; functional neuroanatomy of stress responses.
Dr Domingo Tortonese, Neuroendocrine control of fertility.
Dr Julie Townsend, Paracrine mechanisms underlying the intra-pituitary regulation of fertility.
Application deadline: Not fixed
Get in touch
Ms Elaine Sparey, Postgraduate Administrator
Phone: +44 (0) 117 331 2370
Email: elaine.sparey@bristol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/fmvs/gradschool/
International students
English-language requirements: 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all bands, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU £3,939;
overseas £17,000 (lab-based), £28,900 (clinical)
Fees quoted are provisional, per annum and are subject to annual increase
Funding options
UK/EU students may be funded by charities or research councils. Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students is available from the Student Funding Office website.
Research Assessment Score
CCCA has only recently been established and has not been assessed.
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