MPhil/PhD Science
When can you start this course? | Fees | Course length |
Why choose this course?
- By studying for a PhD or MPhil you can gain a strong knowledge and understanding of your area of study.
- It will give you the opportunity to gain practical research experience in relevant techniques which you will be able to use in your future career.
- You will be supported throughout your studies by academic staff that have specific expertise in your area of study.
- Your studies will be further supported by your membership of one of the School of Sciences' Research Centres or Groups.
- There is the opportunity to study alongside other research students who come from a diverse range of backgrounds and countries, which can help to really enhance your learning experience.
- You have the option to study full time or part time.
About the course
Scientific research is fundamental to academic life and informs all of our teaching. It also provides, through fundamental and applied research, a vital driver for continued societal wellbeing and economic development.
You can undertake a negotiated programme of research leading to the award of either a Master of Philosophy degree or a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
These higher degrees are awarded in recognition of a successful period of research training normally culminating in the production of a thesis.
There are three routes to a higher degree:
MPhil
This is designed for graduates who want to gain a strong knowledge and understanding of the subject and then take the discipline forward through an approved programme of original research.
New Route PhD
The route is for recently qualified graduates with good honours degrees who are keen to progress immediately to a research experience in their preparations for a career in which the ability to undertake research will play a key role.
Traditional Route PhD
This route entails a programme of research which normally takes three years of full time study. You can choose to take it part time over a period of up to six years. The traditional route enables capable and qualified individuals to pursue an original research investigation into a chosen topic within a field of enquiry.
For further information on postgraduate research degrees, take a look at our Research Office website.
Your career
You'll develop in-depth expertise in your chosen area which can lead to a real career progression in business, industry or in academia.
Supervision
We'll design an individual research programme to suit your topic, and you will regularly meet your supervisor for guidance and progress monitoring.
Anything else?
For more information please visit our Research website or contact us by email at researchoffice@derby.ac.uk
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- September
Fees*
Please contact us for details of the fees for this course.Course length
- The MPhil is studied over two years.
- You can study the PhD for three years full time, or six years part time.
- The new route PhD is studied over four years.
