Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Research carried out in the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology encompasses a broad range of topics, with groups working on oocytes and sperm, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, genetic studies, molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying normal and aberrant reproductive function, immunology of pregnancy, gynaecological cancer, clinical studies in women's health and pregnancy, and epidemiological and health services research. 

• your reasons for applying
• the coherence of the proposal
• the originality of the project
• evidence that you have identified a member of the academic staff who is willing to supervise your project and provide the necessary resources
• evidence of motivation for and understanding of the proposed area of study
• the feasibility of successfully completing the project in the time available for the course (a maximum of three years)
• preliminary knowledge of research techniques
• capacity for sustained and intense work
• reasoning ability.

You will be a member of your supervisor’s research group in which you will develop your research skills with one to one supervision. Your supervision team will consist of your principal supervisor, a secondary supervisor (often a senior member of the research staff), the Director of Graduate Studies and a college advisor. You will meet regularly with your primary supervisor to plan your research and review your progress. As well as carrying out research projects, you will also have the opportunity to attend a variety of skills training sessions and career planning events offered by the Medical Sciences Division. Formal assessments of your progress will be carried out by external assessors through the Transfer of Status (term 4) and Confirmation of Status (term 6-9) procedures, both of which have to be passed before you are allowed to defend your thesis.

Further research in reproductive, biological and biomedical science, assisted reproduction, clinical academic work and industry.

Changes to the course

The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.