This programme is most suited to professionals who are wanting a career that is primarily focussed on research or for those who are wanting to research theoretical issues and how that applies back to practice or can inform the evolution of the profession or health care policy.
Many people starting a research degree will need to refine their original ideas and proposed design for their research. Training in research methods and guidance from supervisors are essential elements of the support provided. Students can join weekly evening sessions on the Research Methods Certificate/Diploma course which provides an overview of different methods and the opportunity to discuss which are most appropriate to a particular problem in the first two years of the programme. However, applicants are advised that a sound grounding in research methods and methodology is an essential pre requisite to successful and timely completion of their thesis. Evidence of this will be explored at interview.
Every research student has a supervisory team of two or more staff, with expertise in the specialist area and or methodology, which may be cross disciplinary. In addition, a 'thesis panel', consisting of the supervisors, the head of the research division and the head of school, ensures optimum support and facilities throughout the programme and quality assures the research process and output.
Find out more about studying for an MPhil or PhD on the University of Brighton Doctoral College webpages.
