The College has a well-established international reputation for the quality of its research in all its specialist subject areas. Suitable research topics are identified following discussions with the student, the potential supervisor and, where appropriate, the sponsoring organisation. Research students are also expected to attend appropriate taught courses at Wye to develop their background expertise, to become aware of safety issues relevant to their speciality, and to develop skills in information technology, etc. The College code of practice for PhD student supervision fully conforms to the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals' recommendations.
All departments offer excellent opportunities for the different types of research degrees.
The scheme includes initial training at Wye, research in the home country, and a return to Wye for the analysis of data, the preparation of the thesis and examination for the University of London degree. If you are interested in doing a part-time PhD or MPhil, then please contact the Registry for further details.