MOAC Degree Programmes

The MOAC Doctoral Training Centre offers a range of courses:

 

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MSc + PhD Mathematical Biology and Biophysical Chemistry

The MOAC Degree: a 1+3 year interdisciplinary science postgraduate course

 

  • Designed to train students for multidisciplinary research at the Physical Sciences / Life Sciences interface.
  • Funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is available for eligible students wishing to undertake the combined MSc/PhD 4-year programme.
  • The 1st year of the programme may also be taken as a stand-alone MSc.

 

 
Two further MSc programmes are also available:

Both offer you the prospect of gaining new scientific writing skills through the three core modules teaching the use and application of scientific English - whilst improving your use of English in the scientific environment. You'll be able to obtain advanced scientific training with various science modules. The course is designed to improve your scientific English skills (and English Language skills in general) and allow you to get involved in rigourous scientific investigation.


PhD Study


Most MOAC students pursue a PhD in Mathematical Biology and Biophysical Chemistry after completing a Masters degree.

The topics of research vary across the physical/life sciences interface as summarised on individual student web pages. However, all PhDs end in a thesis. The two options for MOAC theses are a trandition formal of an integrated 'book' and a format where a significant introduction is accompanied by published papers. The regulations may be found here. However a student chooses to present their thesis there are some over-riding considerations for how it should be presented. Advice given by Robert Freedman at a MOAC annual conference is an excellent summary. On the same theme, Hugo van den Berg has prepared an extremely useful list of grammar, spelling and presentation things to avoid doing here. It is suggested that you read both these documents before starting to write your thesis.

 
Summer Programmes in Scientific and Research Communication


These are run at 3 separate levels and are aimed at:

  • Students planning to undertake research at high-quality, research intensive institutions (including the University of Warwick).
  • Faculty from overseas universities who wish to improve their English language skills and research and communication skills.

More information on Summer Programmes