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Teaching
The course is exclusively by research. Students are integrated into the research culture of the department by joining a research group. Most research training is provided within the group structure and overseen by the Research Supervisor. Each student will also be provided with a mentor who will offer independent guidance throughout the degree. Students are expected to attend the department's research seminars, postgraduate courses, and skills training offered by the Postgraduate School of Life Sciences (PSLS) that are relevant to their training. Visit the Researcher Development page on the for more information.
| One to one supervision | Supervision will vary according to student needs and the project's academic requirements. However, all students can expect to interact with a member of their supervision team daily to weekly. Students can expect to receive direct guidance from their academic Supervisor on at least a monthly basis, with more frequent guidance if required. The °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï publishes an annual which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. |
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| Seminars & classes | Students are expected to attend the department's research seminar and postgraduate seminars run by the postgraduate students. Students may wish to participate in seminars in other departments throughout the University. |
| Literature Reviews | Literature reviews will form part of the course. |
| Posters and Presentations | Posters and presentations may form part of the course. |
| Taught/Research Balance | Entirely Research |
Feedback
Each student will receive continuous feedback from their Research Supervisor throughout the duration of their degree. Students are also encouraged to meet with their mentors and review their own progress, and they can expect to receive termly formal feedback reports via the online feedback and reporting system.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
The examination for the MPhil degree consists of a thesis of not more than 20,000 words in length, exclusive of tables, footnotes, bibliography, and appendices. The assessment also includes an oral examination, with two examiners, of the thesis and the general field of knowledge within which it falls.
