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The large majority of your time and teaching sessions will be with your supervisory and research team.

Both modules involve several taught sessions, which are selected by the supervisory team and the student from those available from the Doctoral College and from Faculty and Department/School subject-specific provision.

Sessions in the Doctoral College contain material aligned to the nationally recognised Researcher Development Framework.

You will experience a satisfying intellectual challenge within a productive research community, aided by supportive supervision.

In some cases, your study may be sponsored by a government organisation or a large company. This means that the organisation will pay your tuition fees (and sometimes your living costs), and may even be able to cover your deposit for you. In some cases, you might receive this sponsorship in the form of a scholarship.

There will usually be some terms and conditions, such as you returning to your home country after the course, or working for a particular organisation for a fixed time. You may be eligible for sponsorship for your undergraduate or postgraduate studies, but please verify the exact details with your sponsor.

Student loans are typically designed to help students cover educational expenses, such as tuition fees, course materials, and living costs. You'll be expected to pay these funds back at various repayment thresholds. There are no UK Government-backed loans available for international students. The UK Government confirmed in 2019 that EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals starting their course in the academic year 2021/22 and beyond will no longer be eligible for the tuition fee loan. 

If you're an American national or a permanent resident in the US, you can apply for a US Federal Loan if you've accepted an offer to study here. 

• Research Preparation & Development (60 credits)
  Covers essential research and professional skills aligned with the UK’s Researcher Development Framework, such as:
  • Personal effectiveness & time management
  • Research planning & organisation
  • Professional networking & science communication
  • Writing funding proposals, literature reviews, and academic job applications
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• **Research Project (120 credits)**
  A substantial independent research project, which includes written outputs such as a manuscript/paper, a grant application, a conference poster, and an oral presentation.
  Projects span across multiple faculty areas, including biology, health sciences, geography, psychology, and biomedical science.