What type of training will I receive, or have to undertake, during a PhD or MPhil degree?
In addition to the MSc modules that your supervisor selects as being useful at the start of your studies, and some generic skills training provided by the Graduate School, you will get group and/or personal training in the practical laboratory techniques to be used during your project, including laboratory safety issues. Each year you will be expected to give at least one presentation to the School during our annual Postgradate Conference, and you can expect to give a talk or poster at a least one major national or international conference by the end of your studies. Learning to communicate effectively your results is an essential part of your training; few people are “naturals” and everyone improves with practice. Research groups within the School often also organise tutorial groups for collective discussion of specific topics or to review progress or new scientific literature. You will be required to produce written material each year (e.g. PhD or MPhil reports for the Postgraduate B
