Postgraduate Research
Studentship Information
Application Procedure & Entrance Requirements
Students register for a 3-year PhD programme which they can enter on one of three dates during the year (October / January / April). Prospective PhD students are required to complete an online application form. All applicants for a place on the MPhil/PhD degree schemes will be interviewed (special arrangements - e.g. telephone interviews - are made for overseas applicants) and if successful, 2 supervisors will be appointed for each student.
If you wish to work with a particular staff member, or members of a specified research area, then you may indicate this on the form. There is competition for places and you need to hold a 2.1 or 1st class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. There is a minimum English language requirement for overseas students of an IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub score) or a TOEFL score of 600 (250 for the computer based test or an overall score of 90 or above in the internet-based test).
We are currently seeking to fill a number of PhD Studentships for the 2012/13 intake.
Funding
PhD Studentships in the School are currently funded from several sources including the Research Councils, Industry, Charities or the School itself. These Studentships provide a minimum tax-free stipend of ~£13k / annum. The budget for laboratory expenses may come from the same source as the stipend, or alternative sources.
Research area: The School has a diverse research portfolio and range of research facilities. Research interests embrace a number of themes developed across four disciplines.
Programme Details
Your PhD programme is overseen by Dr Emma Kidd, the Director of Postgraduate Research Studies, supported by Mrs Wendy Davies, Postgraduate Research Administrator.
There are a number of procedures to follow throughout the programme. Each student is required to construct a short research plan within one week of their arrival. After 6 months each student submits a progress report and completes a self-assessment form. The written report will be independently evaluated by an independent 'Advisor', someone distinct from the student's academic supervisor(s) and whose role is to oversee the progression process for that student. Between six to eight-month post-enrolment the PGR student will deliver a presentation and participate in a 'question and answer' session on their project and progress to date. The presentation will be chaired by the student's appointed advisor and attended by academic staff and fellow PGR's. Following this the academic staff alone will receive the Advisor's statement on the student's six month report, a commentary from the student's academic supervisor(s) and consider the student's performance in the presentation session. At 12 and 24 months each student is required to have a viva voce examination with an Academic member of staff who is not their supervisor. Success at the 12 month or 24 month viva voce is necessary for progression to occur.
Each student gives a poster (2nd year) and oral presentation (3rd year) of their work at the Postgraduate Research Day held annually within the School.
The School is committed to delivering appropriate training to PhD students through its Skills Development Programme. Courses and lectures are delivered within the School itself (some of these courses are compulsory) or in the University Graduate College .
The weekly School Research Seminar Programme is also compulsory and many other training opportunities exist to provide a stimulating environment within the School and more generally the University.
Additional Information
There is a School Postgraduate Student/Staff Panel which meets on a regular basis, and a Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Postgraduate Society with an active programme of academic and social activities.
For Further Information Contact:
Mrs Wendy Davies
Postgraduate Research Administrator
