PhD in Medical Science (CRUK CI)
36 monthsProgramme duration
56,083 GBPTuition Fee/year
16 May, 2024Application Deadline
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The student is expected to take ownership of their project and to drive it forward with assistance from other members of the Institute, such as colleagues and core facility staff. The student is supported to submit their thesis within four years of commencing the study, and to prepare their research findings for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
In detail, students will gain the following skills:
- In discussion with their research team, reading and critically evaluating scientific papers in their field of interest and using this as a basis to identify a critical question suitable for PhD study
- Understanding research integrity, and its paramount importance in the research environment
- Establishing a hypothesis and identifying the most appropriate experimental techniques and design to test it
- Designing and carrying out suitably controlled experiments, followed by data analysis and interpretation
- Precisely documenting their experimental aims, details and results and also presenting their findings to their colleagues at weekly lab meetings
- In addition to the necessary scientific skills, successful research students also learn about time-management, collaboration and communication.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The student is expected to take ownership of their project and to drive it forward with assistance from other members of the Institute, such as colleagues and core facility staff. The student is supported to submit their thesis within four years of commencing the study, and to prepare their research findings for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
In detail, students will gain the following skills:
- In discussion with their research team, reading and critically evaluating scientific papers in their field of interest and using this as a basis to identify a critical question suitable for PhD study
- Understanding research integrity, and its paramount importance in the research environment
- Establishing a hypothesis and identifying the most appropriate experimental techniques and design to test it
- Designing and carrying out suitably controlled experiments, followed by data analysis and interpretation
- Precisely documenting their experimental aims, details and results and also presenting their findings to their colleagues at weekly lab meetings
- In addition to the necessary scientific skills, successful research students also learn about time-management, collaboration and communication.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.
The undergraduate degree must be in a related or relevant subject. While not essential, many successful PhD applicants have relevant research experience, gained either as part of a research Master's degree, during laboratory placements or while being employed as a Research Assistant.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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