Frequently Asked Questions:
What makes this PhD programme special?
This PhD is based around publishable journal articles and book chapters. You publish at least 3 articles or chapters during the programme and these become the focus for your PhD thesis. Thus, at the end of the programme you should have both a PhD and publications in this area which will be invaluable particularly when applying for academic posts.
Further, students are part of a cohort instead of working alone. This is an aspect of the programme that students find particularly helpful and rewarding.
Finally, this programme is provided by a world class centre in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence. Students therefore get support and supervision from leaders in this field and become part of the lively and productive research culture of this centre.
What sort of people do are enrolled on this programme and what sort of areas do they research in?
You can see profiles of our current students at: CSEP PhD student profiles
What do qualifications do I need to be considered for this PhD programme?
What should the provisional research proposal include?
Click 'here' for further guidance regarding preparing the provisional research proposal. If you have any further questions this document does not answer contact Rebecca Bennett for further clarification.
How much attendance is needed at the University?
In the first semester y ou need to attend the University for a one-week period in January and then weekly on Wednesdays from February to May. There is a further one week of attendance in May.
For the remainder of the programme you will attend 2-3 days at the University each semester to present work to your cohort. You are also expected to have regular contact with your supervisors throughout the programme.
How much does the programme cost?
Can I do the programme on a part-time basis?
Yes you can do the programme on a part-time basis. You will attend the same schedule of teaching in the first semester (one-week in January and then weekly on Wednesdays from February to May plus one week in May) but take a total of 6 years to complete rather than 3 years
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How is my progress assessed?
See 'Progression and assessment'
How do I apply for this programme?
Who can I contact if I have queries about the application process?
Who can I contact if I want to find out more about the programme?
Rebecca.Bennett@manchester.ac.uk
Who can I contact if I want to know more about the entry requirements?
Rebecca.Bennett@manchester.ac.uk