MPhil in Medical Science (CRUK CI)

The CRUK CI MPhil is a 12-month course, during which time the student is expected to complete a research project, and write and submit a thesis of no more than 20,000 words. The student will then be examined orally on the thesis and on the wider field of related research. Each student is supported by a Principal Supervisor who is normally a Group Leader, or a senior CRUK CI academic leading on a specific project. In addition, each student will receive day-to-day supervision by a qualified postdoctoral researcher. All students are encouraged to attend lectures of interest both in the Institute and in the wider University. They are also expected to participate in journal clubs and lab meetings, and to take advantage of the numerous and varied opportunities including transferable skills training offered by both the Institute and the University. The MPhil course will train students in research skills and specialist knowledge with the aim of: Giving students with relevant experience at first degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision; Providing students with the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK II.i Honours Degree.