The Department of Haematology is located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Research in the department falls into three main areas with major relevance for human disease: The Haematopoiesis and Blood Cancer Group, the Structural Medicine and Thrombosis Group, and the Transfusion Medicine Group.
Those Haematology research groups belonging to the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute moved into a brand new purpose-built facility on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in 2019. The other Haematology groups are based at the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research, the NHS Cambridge Blood Centre and the Sanger Institute.
The department offers this PhD programme of research to students under the individual supervision of a Principal Investigator based in the Department of Haematology. A full list of Haematology Principal Investigators can be found on the department's website.
During their PhD, students are based in a research group, supported by their Principal Supervisor and associated laboratory staff, as well as the Department Postgraduate Education Committee and Postgraduate Student Committee.
There is no taught / examined coursework, but students are encouraged to attend all seminars and events run within the Department, in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, and elsewhere on the Biomedical Campus.
PhD students write a thesis, which is examined via an oral examination (viva).
We welcome applications from postgraduates wanting to work towards a PhD in any of the labs belonging to the Department of Haematology. Successful applicants must meet the University's minimum academic admissions criteria.
A list of Haematology Principal Investigators can be found on the Department of Haematology website.
The PhD introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main educational aims are:
to give students with relevant experience at a first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision;
to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.
Learning outcomes
At the end of their PhD, students should:
- have a thorough knowledge of the literature and a comprehensive understanding of scientific methods and techniques applicable to their own research;
- be able to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;
- have developed the ability to critically evaluate current research and research techniques and methodologies;
- have self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems;
- be able to act autonomously in the planning and implementation of research;
- have gained oral presentation and scientific writing skills.
Continuing
Continuation from MPhil to PhD is possible, although it is not automatic. Candidates wanting to progress to a PhD after completing an MPhil at the level of a Pass will be required to satisfy their potential Supervisor, Head of Department and the Faculty Degree Committee that they have the skills and ability to achieve the higher degree.
All cases are judged on their own merits and based on a number of factors including evidence of progress and research potential, a sound research proposal, the availability of a suitable supervisor and of resources required for the research.
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