Program Overview
The MD program requires candidates to conduct cutting-edge research, culminating in a thesis defense through oral examination. It is a part-time program that typically takes five years to complete, focusing on students' professional development and career advancement. The program offers flexibility, allowing students to start at any time of the year.
Program Outline
Assessment:
- Assessment methods:
- Thesis
- Viva Voce
- Assessment description:
- Candidates are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis.
- The final stage of the MD programme is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.
Other:
- Students will present a thesis completed while employed, or they will submit published work embodying research in some aspect of Medicine.
- Most students complete this programme in 5 years part-time.
- You cannot take less than 6 months to finish your research and the maximum time you are allowed is normally 5 years.
- You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September.
- Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development.
Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.
University of Bath
Overview:
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is known for its vibrant, friendly campus located in a historic city. The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Bath join a multicultural community on a vibrant campus. The university offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, helping students prepare for their careers through real-world experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.Vibrant Campus:
The university boasts a vibrant and friendly campus with a multicultural student community.Real-World Experience:
Students have opportunities for placements and study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.World-Leading Research:
The university's research is improving lives and changing the world, with a focus on tackling issues of global significance.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact through ethical food sourcing, waste management, and generating sustainable energy. It also engages with the local community, supporting local students and collaborating with local organizations.
Entry Requirements:
- Graduates must hold a qualification which is recognised for registration by the General Medical Council of the UK.
- Students should have been engaged for at least two years in an appropriate clinical or research setting in one or more hospitals or institutions approved by the appropriate Board of Studies and have completed the majority of the work for the degree during that employment.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components
