Medicine and Surgery

Entry requirements

MPhil

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.

PhD

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master’s degree would be advantageous.

MD

A MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree.

Months of entry

January, April, September

Course content

The aim of our research into human health and disease is to apply our findings to improve patient care. We invite applications for MPhil, PhD and MD projects in all of our clinical research areas. You will work with a team of academic and clinical supervisors whose research interests match your own.

We offer supervision for MPhil, PhD and MD in the following areas:

• anaesthesia, care of the elderly, child health, critical care, dermatology, diabetes, ENT (ear, nose and throat), liver, musculoskeletal disease, oncology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, primary care, psychiatry, renal medicine/urology, reproductive medicine, respiratory and cardiac medicine, transplantation.

You will be based in one of our research institutes and have a dedicated supervisory team. This team typically includes a senior scientist and an academic clinician, who treats patients as well as conducting research. This ensures that the potential impact of your work on improving clinical care is a focus of your research.

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Department specialisms

anaesthesia; care of the elderly; child health; critical care; dermatology; diabetes; ENT (ear, nose and throat); liver; musculoskeletal disease; oncology; ophthalmology; neuroscience; primary care; psychiatry; renal medicine/urology; reproductive medicine; respiratory and cardiac medicine; transplantation.

Information for international students

To study this course you need to meet the following English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills). You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate.

Fees and funding

See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.