The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Research Methods & Skills (PGCARMS) provides enhanced advanced training in research and transferable skills to postgraduate researchers who are required to complete PGCARMS as a condition of their funding.
If you have any questions please contact the admin team on pgcarms@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
About PGCARMS
PGCARMS candidates complete 60 credits of advanced training modules, which include formally taught short courses in advanced research methods, as well as credit-bearing central provision in advanced transferable skills areas such as entrepreneurship, research consultancy, advanced language training and placements on research projects.
Note: this is an indication of available modules. Modules are subject to change. If you have any queries about module availability please contact the University Graduate School on the email address below
Who is eligible
This programme is currently open to:
- BBSRC-funded postgraduate researchers who are on the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP) Programme
If you are an ESRC-funded PGR you can obtain further guidance on eligibility requirements for PGCARMS by contacting the University Graduate School team:
Email: pgcarms@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Tel: 0121 414 6376
Current PGCARMS students
For those registered on the PGCARMS a full set of information, including programme and module handbooks, FAQs and discussions, can be found on the PGCARMS Canvas pages. To access this simply log onto Canvas and find PGCARMS in your course list.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at the email address or telephone number provided above.
New modules
The University Graduate School is happy to welcome any suitable modules onto the programme. If you are a current PGCARMS student or member of academic staff who wishes to have a module considered, then please fill in this form below: