Life Sciences MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works
Key Facts
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Level
Postgraduate
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Duration
MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years, Part time 30 months - 5 years
PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years
PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years -
Starting
October, March
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Location
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Overview
If you are a graduate in a life science or similar discipline, this MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills within in the vibrant life sciences sector. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with a level 8 qualification that can offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry. Find out more about the Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences (PALS).
The application deadline for starting in October is 1 August and 11 December for starting in March.
Updated 05/03/2024
Highlights
- Dedicated state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist facilities: view our Labs tour
- Strong links with Northampton General Hospital (pathology).
- Research active staff in areas including Cancer, infectious diseases and genetics.
Course Content
Careers and Employability
Our students progress on to post-doctoral research or enter non-academic careers including R&D in industry as well as medical writing, scientific journalism, healthcare informatics, data science, big data analytics, marketing and management, technical sales and market research/consulting.
Facilities
We have specialist category II research laboratories for molecular biology, cell culture and microbiology