MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences
University of Oxford
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About the courseThe MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences is a full time research programme offering research training across a range of scientific areas for both clinical and non-clinical graduates, within an academic surgery department. The MSc by Research programme is of shorter length than a doctoral programme.Hosted by the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, the MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences is normally two years in length. Students are admitted directly onto a research project ...Read more

About the course

The MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences is a full time research programme offering research training across a range of scientific areas for both clinical and non-clinical graduates, within an academic surgery department. The MSc by Research programme is of shorter length than a doctoral programme.

Hosted by the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, the MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences is normally two years in length. Students are admitted directly onto a research project working with one of the department’s many principal investigators (PIs). Usually candidates agree upon a project with their supervisor, and in the first instance we strongly encourage you to visit the department’s website to identify and contact a supervisor within your area of interest before applying. Research undertaken within the department covers many areas including fields such as cancer, immunology, and neurosciences, and specialities such as patient safety, transplantation, urology and vascular surgery

You will be integrated into your supervisor’s research group, and will have the opportunity to network with and present to the wider department through our Surgical Grand Round series and Research Away Day. Normally your supervisory team will consist of your main supervisor along with at least one additional co-supervisor (who may be based outside of the University), with support also available from the Graduate Studies team and college advisors. Typically, students should treat their studies as a full-time occupation of at least 40 hours per week, and should be available during core working hours.

Assessment

All students will be initially admitted to the status of Probationer Research Student (PRS). Within a maximum of four terms as a PRS student you will be expected to apply for transfer of status from Probationer Research Student to MSc by Research status. This milestone normally involves an interview with two assessors (other than your supervisor) and therefore provides important experience for the final oral examination.

You will be expected to submit a substantial and original thesis of up to 30,000 words and to be successfully awarded a MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences you will need to defend your thesis orally (viva voce) in front of two appointed examiners.

Graduate destinations

After successfully completing an MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences, students typically progress to either further studies for a DPhil/PhD and an academic career or, for clinically qualified individuals, to further clinical training and/or clinician-scientist posts.

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Entry requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in an area of relevance to your proposed research project. However, entrance is very competitive and many successful applicants have a first-class degree or equivalent international qualification. A previous master’s degree is not required. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0. However, most successful applicants have a GPA of 3.7 or above.

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£10,070 per year

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£33,370 per year

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£33,370 per year

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University of Oxford
University Offices Wellington Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Oxford  0.2 miles away

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