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Postgraduate Study
We offer extensive opportunities for research courses at both Masters and Doctoral level, affording students the chance to work closely with scientists of stature such as Sir Alec Jeffreys and Professor Nilesh Samani. We also offer taught MSc programmes, including a suite of lab-based Masters degrees and a wide range of non-lab courses.
The emphasis is very much on vocational and professional development, with courses run by staff who have extensive experience in professional practice as well as academic life. These courses are recognised externally for their quality, a point that’s illustrated by the project funding we’ve received from MRC and the Wellcome Trust, CRUK and BBSRC - to name but a few.
Research Degrees
Research postgraduates are integrated into dynamic research groups housed in modern well-equipped facilities. They have access to wide-ranging lecture and seminar programmes, plus a College programme of training in transferable and generic skills designed to aid their professional development as independent scientists.
Several studentships from the UK Research Councils, various charitable organisations and from the College itself are available each year. Opportunities for research study leading to the degrees of PhD, MD, MPhil, MRes are available.
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- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Sciences
- Cell Physiology and Pharmacology
- Genetics
- Health Sciences
- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
- Intercalated PhD (login required)
- Medical and Social Care Education
- Doctor of Medicine MD Degree
- Psychology
Taught Postgraduate Courses
Masters degree courses provide integrated programmes of taught elements followed by a research project carried out under the supervision of academic staff. Projects range from laboratory-based research, sometimes abroad or in industry, to work-related professional development for clinicians and psychologists.
Several courses offer flexible study routes via part-time and distance learning options and all significantly enhance the career prospects of students. Taught postgraduate courses leading to Diploma and Master's qualifications are available.
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- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics
- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Molecular Pathology and Toxicology
- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Molecular Pathology
- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Molecular Toxicology
- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- MRes/Masters of Research in Cell Physiology and Pharmacology
- MSc in Molecular Genetics
- MSc Infection and Immunity
- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Health Services Research
- MSc in Medical Statistics
- MSc in Primary Care Research
- MSc in Social Science Applied to Health
- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Pain Management
- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/PG Cert in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Science
- MA in Social Work (Leading to Registered Social Worker Status)
- Certificate in Commissioning, Contracting and Procurement of Community Care
- MA Integrated Provision for Children and Families
- MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Leadership and Management (Higher Specialist/Advanced Social Work Award)
- Professional course in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
- MSc in Forensic Psychology (BPS accredited)
- MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Research Methods
- MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology
- MSc in Forensic Legal Psychology
- MSc/Postgraduate Dip/Cert and Assessment and Treatment of Sex Offenders
- MSc Occupational Psychology (BPS accredited)
- MSc Psychology of Work
