studentships 2008/9

PhD studentships
Funded PhD studentships are currently available for entry in October 2010.

Departmental seminar
Monday 15 March
"Cryomicroscopy of Endothelial Cells"
Dr Peter Rosenthal
Division of Physical Biochemistry
National Institute for Medical Research

Prospective students

Birkbeck, Crystallography

"I was attracted to the world-class reputation of the School of Crystallography, which has housed several giants in the field, and I found this reputation to be fully justified" Tariq Shafi, MRes Bioinformatics

We offer innovative degrees through our PhD programme, MSc, MRes and online courses. High quality teaching and world-class research in central London - there are many unique advantages of being a student in Crystallography, Birkbeck.

Excellence in teaching

We consistently get high ratings for our excellent teaching.
Students of all ages, backgrounds and countries choose to study at Birkbeck, which makes for a dynamic learning environment.
There are many opportunities for students to engage with researchers and other students.
Frequent visits by top researchers and lecturers who come to present their work in seminars and symposia.

World-class research

Researchers at the are engaged in world-class research. 85% of our research was recognised as having international impact in RAE 2008, with 15% receiving the highest possible rating of world-leading.
There is a strong emphasis on collaborative research. We are a key component of the Institute of Structural Molecular Biology (ISMB) and are part of the Bloomsbury Centre for Bioinformatics (BCB).

Wide range of support for students

Support for current students, including Birkbeck student pages, our own course webpages, the Crystallography intranet, resources for PhD students and the computer support through the Crystallography Computer Support Group.
PhD Graduate Studies programme
Disability support
There is a Birkbeck evening nursery for students and staff
Birkbeck student union, which also provides advice about welfare support.
The Specialist Institutions' Careers Service (SICS).

Central London location

On the same street as... the University of London Union, with bars and sports centre; the main Waterstones London academic bookshop; Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
The major sights and experiences of London within easy reach: The British Museum is less than 5 minutes walk away; Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street are less than 10 minutes away by foot; the Southbank and the Thames are less than 20 minutes walk by foot.