Musculoskeletal Sciences

You will develop your research skills through a range of research training in your first year, including compulsory attendance at basic musculoskeletal modules and selection of three topic-related modules. You are also encouraged to work with your supervisor on your research-specific literature review and to develop a study design for your thesis within the three terms of training.

• Systems Approaches to Biomedical Science (EPSRC and MRC Centre for Doctoral Training)

You will be required to attend and present at termly post-graduate seminars, not only to develop your presentation skills but also to benefit from the feedback, support and interaction from your University peers and senior academics. In addition the department runs weekly seminars by internal and external speakers on various clinical and non-clinical musculoskeletal topics, which will provide further opportunity for you to broaden your knowledge in the field.

You are also strongly encouraged to attend skills training courses run by the Medical Sciences Division as well as experiencing teaching/supervising final year undergraduate students, to enhance your skills.
Your attainment will be monitored regularly via:

Stages 1 and 2 will be assessed by independent senior academics to ensure you are provided with the necessary guidance (if required).