PhD Postgraduate research in Microbiology
University of Wolverhampton
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Why choose this course?PhD Students at the University of Wolverhampton are provided with expert supervision and extensive training opportunities from the Faculty, maximising potential for their research in Microbiology. Our approach compliments your award with chances for networking outside the University and development in different areas, allowing you to build your ideal set of skills for further employment. The measures we take to support our students have aided alumni in finding success ...Read more

Why choose this course?

PhD Students at the University of Wolverhampton are provided with expert supervision and extensive training opportunities from the Faculty, maximising potential for their research in Microbiology. Our approach compliments your award with chances for networking outside the University and development in different areas, allowing you to build your ideal set of skills for further employment. The measures we take to support our students have aided alumni in finding success through academic, government, public and private sectors.

Progression

All students who wish to study for a PhD are required to complete a progression within 18 months (for full-time students) or 36 months (for part-time students).

The student at the progression needs to produce a paper which summarises his/her achievements on the research programme and outlines future research plans (including research methods), and conduct an oral presentation of the paper at a workshop set up for the progression purpose.

An independent assessor, nominated by the FRC, reviews the paper produced, together with supervisors’ assessment, the student’s presentation and other evidence. On this basis, the assessor will provide evaluative comments and recommendations to the FRC. Upon considering all aspects, the FRC may recommend that the student a) proceed as proposed; b) proceed subject to changes or amendments being made, addressing the concerns raised; c) be placed 'at risk'; or d) change the research degree originally sought.

Potential Career Paths

Research degrees in the Wolverhampton School of Sciences can provide students with opportunities in a multitude of career paths, including academia, government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

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80/101
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111th
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15 Jan 20

I have enjoyed the lectures and the course work , although I wish I had more time to participate in activities provided by the university. For future students I would advise..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants for a research degree shall normally hold either: a first or upper second class honours degree, or a master’s degree, or evidence of prior practice or learning that is accepted by the Dean of Research.

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£4,786 per year

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£4,786 per year

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15 Jan 20
I have enjoyed the lectures and the course work , although I wish I had more time to participate in activities provided by the university. For future students I would advise...
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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

The University of Wolverhampton is a fantastic place for postgraduate study, putting students firmly first, and encouraging them to “Be...

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Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1LY United Kingdom
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