MPhil/PhD Research Degrees – Biomedical Research Centre
Full-time, Part-time
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Biosciences and chemistry
Related subjects • Research degrees
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (Mphil)
A higher degree by research involves training in research methods and systematic, high level study of a research project. The nature of the work and the time it takes to finish the research means a research degree is demanding and needs great commitment.
You must present your results in a thesis, explain the methods used in your research and defend them in an oral examination.
To get an MPhil you must critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and display an understanding of suitable research methods.
For a PhD you must also make an independent and original contribution to knowledge.
Split MPhil or PhD
A split MPhil or PhD is a research degree programme for students wishing to study from their home country. You register for a Sheffield Hallam University PhD or MPhil, and spend some time studying in Sheffield but are substantially based in your home country.
The balance of study between us and the overseas university is agreed between you and your supervisors, depending on the needs of your research programme.
The benefits for students studying on the split PhD scheme include
• you can complete fieldwork in your home country, in an area directly linked to your professional or career development interests
• access to local facilities and supervisory support in your home country combined with the expert supervisory guidance of our academic staff
• short, intensive periods of face-to-face working with a dedicated supervisory team in Sheffield, while enjoying the educational, social and cultural benefits of studying in the UK
About the Biomedical Research Centre
The Biomedical Research Centre (BMRC) has been established for 12 years. We have over 50 postgraduate students enrolled on MPhil/PhD programmes, as well as a number of postdoctoral research assistants. This provides an active and stimulating research environment.
BMRC staff work in collaboration with UK and international scientists as well as clinical colleagues at a number of UK hospitals. Staff and postgraduate students are encouraged and supported to present their latest research findings at national and international conferences.
We have a broad range of facilities including
• Q-TOF-MS with electrospray and imaging MALDI options along with LC and associated equipment for proteomic analysis
• single cell recording electrophysiology laboratory
• real time PCR
• flow cytometer with cell sorter
• cell culture facilities for bacterial and mammalian cells
• confocal microscopy suite
• DNA microarray scanner
• biacore facility
• Synapt
In the 2008 RAE Assessment, the BMRC was submitted under Unit of Assessment 12 - Allied Health Professions and Studies - which included 21 staff from BMRC and eight from the Centre for Health and Social Care. 65 per cent of the research in the joint submission was considered to be internationally recognised. When measured by the quality of its research and weighted by the number of staff submitted in this unit of assessment, Sheffield Hallam University was rated as 16 out of the 42 post-92 universities who submitted (figure obtained from Research Professional). In terms of the publications submitted for consideration by the RAE panel, 75 per cent of these were of an international standard.
Evidence of the growth in research activity in the BMRC between RAE 2001 and RAE 2008 is the doubling of the number of staff returned in 2008 compared with 2001 and a three-fold increase in income. We currently have six postdoctoral researchers and 50 PhD students in BMRC, with 33 successful PhD awards being made during the period 2001-8.
Full-time – three years research, plus an optional year for writing up
Part-time – five years research, plus an optional year for writing up
PhD direct
Full-time – maximum three years research
Part-time – maximum five years research
MPhil
Full-time – two years research
Part-time – three years research
Split PhD/MPhil
Students normally spend most of their time in their home country but come to the University for at least three months a year.
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Full-time – typically £4,590 a year plus a final writing up fee of £500
Part-time – typically £2,755 a year plus a final writing up fee of £250
Depending on the subject studied a bench fee may be charged on top of your tuition fee to cover specialist equipment or laboratory costs required for your research. The bench fees vary and will be discussed with you before an offer is made.
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
2013/14 academic year
Full-time – typically £10,980 a year, plus a £12,000 bench fee (subject to assessment)
2014/15 academic year
Full-time – typically £11,250 a year, plus a £12,000 bench fee (subject to assessment)
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
Thesis followed by oral examination
For more information please contact the Biomedical Research Centre, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB, phone +44 (0)114 225 2934, fax 0114 225 3064, email m.n.lyons@shu.ac.uk
Equipment in the Biomedical Research Centre, City Campus
