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Research Degrees (PhD, MD, MPhil, MMedSci)

Warwick Medical School is established in a University that is undertaking international calibre research. The School has built on Warwick’s existing strengths to develop specific research areas and works closely with many departments across the University. WMS is organised into five research divisions: Biomedical Cell Biology; Health Sciences; Mental Health and Wellbeing; Metabolic and Vascular Health; and Reproductive Health.

Research Degrees

    Research Areas

    Warwick Medical School is established in a University that is undertaking international calibre research. The School has built on Warwick’s existing strengths to develop specific research areas and works closely with many departments across the University. WMS is organised into five research divisions: Biomedical Cell Biology; Health Sciences; Mental Health and Wellbeing; Metabolic and Vascular Health; and Reproductive Health.

    Research Degrees

    All research students undertake research supervised by experts from one of our research divisions. In addition students take part in research and transferable skills training as part of the programme.

    MSc by Research (MScR)
    Standard Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

    Applicants may be clinicians from any speciality or profession, or may have training in a non-clinical discipline – biology, sociology, chemistry, history, statistics and many more. This programme is particularly suitable for those wanting research experience but who are not ready to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Students go through a formal review process after four months (eight months for part-time students).

    Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
    Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time

    Applicants may be clinicians from any speciality or profession, or have training in a non-clinical discipline. This research degree covers the first two years of a 2+2 programme towards completion of a PhD.

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time

    The PhD prepares candidates for a career in research or a career where research experience is important. Applicants may be clinicians from any speciality or profession, or may have training in a non-clinical discipline. Candidates initially register for an MPhil then go through a formal upgrading process after one year (18 months for part-time students) to be registered for PhD.

    Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    Standard Duration: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time

    This professional doctorate prepares candidates for a clinical career which includes research. It is only open to people who hold a degree entitling them to any form of registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom. Candidates will go through a formal review process after twelve months (18 months for part-time students).

      Application Fact File (Research Degrees)

      Entry Requirements

      Interest and enthusiasm for undertaking research on a clinical/health related topic.

      MSc/MPhil/PhD: A UK 2:i degree or taught Master’s with final mark greater than 60% or equivalent.

      MD: A degree entitling you to any form of registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom and two academic references indicating your suitability for a research degree.

      English Language Requirements

      IELTS 7.0; TOEFL (iBT) 105

      Application

      All applications are made online at www.warwick.ac.uk/go/pgapply

      Tuition Fees

      (2011/12 fees. Please note: fees for 2012/2013 will be published online in spring 2012.)

      Home/EU:
      £3,900 per annum (Full-time)
      £2,340 per annum (Part-time)

      Overseas:
      £15,460 per annum (Full-time)
      £9,276 per annum (Part-time)

      Funding (MA/MPhil/PhD)

      See Department website for bursaries available. Details of the Chancellor’s Scholarships and other funding opportunities are available from: www.warwick.ac.uk/go/graduateschool

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      Application Fact File

      Entry Requirements

      Interest and enthusiasm for undertaking research on a clinical/health related topic.

      MSc/MPhil/PhD: A UK 2:i degree or taught Master’s with final mark greater than 60% or equivalent.

      MD: A degree entitling you to any form of registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom and two academic references indicating your suitability for a research degree.

      English Language Requirements

      IELTS 7.0; TOEFL (iBT) 105

      Application

      All applications are made online at www.warwick.ac.uk/go/pgapply

      Tuition Fees

      (2011/12 fees. Please note: fees for 2012/2013 will be published online in spring 2012.)

      Home/EU:
      £3,900 per annum (Full-time)
      £2,340 per annum (Part-time)

      Overseas:
      £15,460 per annum (Full-time)
      £9,276 per annum (Part-time)

      Funding (MA/MPhil/PhD)

      See Department website for bursaries available. Details of the Chancellor’s Scholarships and other funding opportunities are available from: www.warwick.ac.uk/go/graduateschool

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      Page contact: Postgraduate Enquiries Last revised: Wed 20 Jul 2011
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