St George’s is a research-led institution specialising in medical, biological, health and social-care sciences. Recent Research Assessment Exercise ratings included a 5 for pre-clinical studies. We currently have around 170 MPhil/PhD students and 120 MD/MS/MD(Res) students studying both full-time and part-time in all divisions. In addition to subject-specific training, a wide-ranging core training course for research students supports the acquisition of generic research skills and provides opportunities for peer-group support. St George’s welcomes research students wishing to study for the degrees of PhD, MPhil or MD(Res).
PhD
Candidates for the degree of PhD normally register for the MPhil in the first instance and must pass a formal examination approximately 9-18 months after registration before they can transfer onto the PhD course. Candidates undertake a research project under the continued guidance of at least two supervisors, one of whom must be experienced in supervising PhD students and based at SGUL. The minimum period of study for a PhD student is two calendar years of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. A PhD thesis should consist of the candidate's own account of his/her investigations, form a distinct contribution to the knowledge of the subject and afford evidence of originality by the discovery of new facts and/or by the exercise of independent critical power. Applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a second-class degree or MSc in an appropriate discipline before applying
MPhil
The MPhil degree has the same conditions and course length as the PhD, but the thesis is shorter and can either be a record of original work or an ordered and critical exposition of existing knowledge. With the consent of the supervisors, a candidate may choose to transfer onto the PhD 9-18 months after registration, subject to passing the formal transfer examination. Applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a second-class degree or MSc in an appropriate discipline before applying
MD(Res)
The MD(Res) degree is aimed specifically at students who possess a medical qualification and are in clinical practice. The minimum registration period is two years, with students normally expected to spend at least eight sessions a week on research. There is no expected date of completion. The two appointed supervisor(s) will guide the student for the length of registration, and the thesis should deal with any branch of medicine, surgery or medical or dental science. A medical qualification and current GMC registration are required for the MD(Res) degree.
Finding Research Areas and Supervisors
In the first instance you are advised to browse the SGUL departmental webpages to discover the research undertaken within divisions and the projects that are currently available within the School. The vacancies webpage can also be searched.
There are six main departments within SGUL and one Faculty (a partnership with Kingston University).
- Anatomy and Developmental Biology
- Biochemistry and Immunology
- Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology
Clinical Developmental Sciences
- Child Health
- Medical Genetics
- Geriatric Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- General Practice
- Public Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine
- Cardiological Sciences
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Physiological Medicine
- Surgery
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
- Cellular Pathology
- Haematology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Microbiology
- OGEM
- Renal Medicine
- Addictive Behaviour and Psychological Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Psychiatry of Disability
Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences
- Midwifery and Child Health
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation
- Radiography
- Social Work
For information on regulations and fees please contact Derilyn Frusher
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