PhD

A PhD is an in depth research program lasting for three years. It is normally undertaken upon completion of a degree course. The work produced for the PhD. must fundamentally be original, in other words written by only you, containing your thoughts and findings. Once all the research is complete, it is presented in a thesis. Currently in the U.K roughly 10% of students completing a degree go onto post-graduate study.

Why do a PhD.?

Students who tend to go onto post-graduate study tend to do so for one of four reasons, namely:
   Employment prospects 
   Personal challenge 
   An academic interest 
   To avoid working 
   To work abroad

The following section discusses each of these reasons:

Employment prospects - Students may choose to do a PhD. as it can lead to a better job or even act as a stepping stone to the career that you have longed for. Having a qualification a PhD. in your subject area shows that you have studied something you are interested and enthusiastic about. You may find that some jobs at academic institutions and Medicine in particular, may require study to such a level.

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