Digestive Diseases PhD

Program Overview

This postgraduate research program in Medicine involves completing a research project and writing a thesis. Assessment includes a written thesis and a viva voce exam. Graduates typically secure high-paying employment or pursue further studies within 15 months of graduation, with areas of study including Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hepatology, and others.

Program Outline

Assessment:

• For your postgraduate research degree, you'll complete a research project in your specific field of study and complete a written thesis with expert support and advice from your academic supervisor(s).
• The written thesis must be no more than:
• 35,000 words for an MRes
• 60,000 words for an MPhil
• 100,000 words for a PhD
• These word counts are inclusive of appendices, footnotes, tables, and bibliography.
• You'll then take a verbal examination called a viva voce where you explain your project in-depth to an examination panel.
• You'll gain your degree on passing your viva exam.

Careers:

• 90% of postgraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
• The average annual salary for these graduates was £39,564.
• HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20 data published in 2022.
The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on data from graduates who completed a full-time postgraduate degree with home fee status and are working full-time within the UK.

Other:

• Specific subject titles have included:
• Gastroenterology
• Gastrointestinal Surgery
• You can also study in areas like:
• Hepatology
• Endoscopy
• Clinical nutrition
• Gastrointestinal imaging
• Liver imaging
• Gastrointestinal infection and immunity