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Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Oncology | Biomedical Sciences
Area of study
Health
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-10-01-
2024-02-01-
2024-07-01-
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Program Overview


This postgraduate research program entails completing a research project in the field of medicine, supported by expert supervisors. The program culminates in a written thesis and a verbal examination (viva voce). Graduates have an impressive employment rate within 15 months of graduation, with an average annual salary of £39,564, demonstrating the program's career prospects.

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 or DM
  • 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:
  • Haematology
  • Oncology
  • Pre-clinical Oncology
  • Pathology
  • You can also study in areas like:
  • Cancer Immunology
  • Stem Cell Technology
  • Some project areas do not offer all of the qualification options, so we recommend getting in touch with a supervisor to clarify which project area and qualification are right for you.
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:


Home / UK students

  • Degree: 2.1 (or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject
  • References: Two references including at least one academic reference

EU / International students

  • Degree: 2.1 (or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject
  • References: Two references including at least one academic reference

Additional information

  • If you have contacted a supervisor and they have informally agreed to supervise you, please provide us with a personal statement as part of the online application form.
  • This should cover your reasons for applying, why you're interested in the programme, your previous subject and work experience and your future aspirations.
  • If you have not contacted a supervisor before completing the online application form, please submit a personal statement and a research proposal.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • IELTS: 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in any element
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