Most students are full-time PhD students, funded for three, or possibly 3.5 or 4 years and have recently completed their first degree (or a Masters degree) and this will be taken as ‘the norm’.
Other students within the college study on a part-time basis. Some of whom will be research assistants or doctors/dentists/vets preparing a thesis for a PhD/MD/MVM. While some study for an MSc by Research – MSc(R).
No matter what your mode of study, managing your time will be a major challenge. There is never enough time to do everything you want, and you will quickly discover that realistic planning is essential, most things take very much longer to complete than you anticipate.
Prescribed Period of Study
| PhD | MD | MSc (R) | MVM | Integrated PhD (iPhD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Period of Study |
Period of study |
Period of study |
Period of study |
FULL TIME ONLY |
|
36 or 48 months full-time 60 months part-time |
24 months full-time 48 months part-time |
12 months full-time 24 months part-time |
12 months full-time 24 months part-time |
Year 1 - MSc taught component Years 2 to 4 - Research degree Year 5 - Thesis Write Up |
| Max period for submission | Max period for submission | Max period for submission | Max period for submission | |
|
4 years from the start of the degree 8 years for part-time |
4 years from the start of the degree 6 years for part-time |
Within 12 months from the date on
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Within 4 years of the start of the degree |
Special Considerations for Part-time Degrees
Studying on a part-time basis often involves additional factors. Prospective part-time students and supervisors are encouraged to discuss the question of time commitment thoroughly before embarking on a research degree.
The overall timescale for part-time study is correspondingly longer than for full-time students and you should take this into account.
Part-time students in medicine and veterinary medicine face particular problems if they are continuing to carry out routine clinical work unrelated to the research.
It is important that they remain in close contact with their supervisors, even after they return to their clinical duties full-time and are writing up the thesis.
Funded Research Opportunities
- External Funding Opportunities