Cancer and Stem Cells PhD

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.