How to Apply How To Apply If you are interested in pursuing postgraduate research leading to a Ph.D. degree you should first approach potential supervisors to discuss possible projects. You should also include a detailed CV and the addresses and e-mail addresses of two academic referees. Your application will be considered in competition with others. Most UK applicants contact us between November and March for entry the following October.
Most overseas applicants do so up to a year in advance.
Although the majority of students start in October, it is also possible to register in January or April. Students resident in Great Britain are often invited at this stage to visit the Unit to meet the supervisors and discuss the possibility of joining a research group. All students applying for Medical Research Council Studentships , should expect to talk to at least two members of staff, and will be encouraged to consider the projects of more than just their initial first-choice supervisor. If you wish to visit the Unit to make informal inquiries about entry, you may do so at any appropriate time - contact Penny Cousins to arrange a visit. It is best not to submit this form before contacting a potential supervisor but, if you do, please inform Dr Brand which supervisors you are interested in so that the form can be handled appropriately.