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The PhD programme in Medical Science in CRUK CI is designed to train biomedical researchers of the future. Over the immersive study period students will develop a deep understanding of their project, learning the complete set of skills required to make a valuable contribution to the knowledge of their field. They will also be exposed to a wide variety of interactive lectures and teaching exposing them to wider fields of interest.
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.
Continuing
Those who wish to progress to a PhD after completing an MPhil will be required to satisfy their potential supervisor, Head of Department and the Faculty Degree Committee that they have the skills and ability to achieve the higher degree.
Open Days
The Postgraduate Virtual Open Day usually takes place at the end of October. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions to admissions staff and academics, explore the Colleges virtually, and to find out more about courses, the application process and funding opportunities. Visit the Postgraduate Open Day page for more details.
See further the Postgraduate Admissions Events pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events.