Support for Research Degree Students

MPhil/PhD students have the opportunity to become integral members of the School of Community and Health Sciences' research teams, which assist and encourage students to complete their studies. A wide range of formal and informal research groups are also available to support MPhil/PhD students.

Supervision

MPhil/PhD students are assigned to a team of supervisors, usually consisting of two academics who are expert in the field of the student's study. Students meet regularly with their supervisors to review their learning needs and plan their work towards progression and completion of their research studies.

Students' progress is monitored regularly and supported by an annual review, where they may have the opportunity to discuss their written work with a research supervisor from outwith their supervision team.

All research students (other than those undertaking doctoral study by prior publication) initially register for MPhil studies. When the student's study has sufficiently developed to demonstrate that it is of doctoral standard then the student may apply to be upgraded to PhD student status, which will involve an oral examination. Upgrading normally occurs within two years of full time study and within four years part time study.   

Training

All MPhil/PhD students can access a wide range of MSc modules and other training programmes across the university, normally without charge.

A number of workshops, seminars and retreats are organised specifically for research degrees students across the school and within particular departments.

Student representation

Eva Menendez is currently the student representative for MPhil/PhD students within the SCHS.