Medicine

Entry requirements

For MPhil

• First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award

or

• Research or professional experience which has resulted in appropriate evidence of achievement

For PhD

• Postgraduate Masters Degree in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed programme of study

or

• First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent award in an appropriate discipline

or

• Research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of achievement

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Medicine.

Key insights into a research degree in Medicine

• A diverse postgraduate research community exploring cutting edge issues within medical education, and patient care including medical science and clinical practice
• Strong and international links with research institutions and organisations
• Supportive and inclusive learning and research training environment
• Dedicated, state of the art research facilities at our St John’s and Severn Campuses
• Supervisors involved in cutting-edge research and consultancy in their field
• Tailored supervision and support through the Researcher Development Programme (RDP)

Careers

An MPhil and a PhD in Medicine will give you skills and knowledge that equip you for a diverse range of opportunities and wide range of careers. Depending on your research focus, you might become a:

• Medical researcher
• Medical educationalist
• Consultant
• Leader in healthcare settings
• An academic or researcher in a university
• Leader or manager in various professional contexts

Information for international students

International applicants will be required to demonstrate that they have the appropriate level of written and spoken English.

For MPhil/PhD this is an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in every component.