The University of Sheffield
The Medical School

MD Degrees in the Medical School

There has been a long history of excellence in relation to the research performed leading to an MD Degree from the University of Sheffield. Strong collaborative links exist between the Medical School and the major local NHS partners: The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children´s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and local Associate Teaching Hospitals.

Eligibility:

Applications for the degree of MD are welcomed from the following graduates in Medicine:

  1. a holder of the degrees of MB,ChB of this University of at least three years’ standing
  2. a recognised graduate in Medicine who holds a qualification conferring eligibility for full or provisional registration with the General Medical Council, and who at the time of registration holds an appointment as a full-time or part-time member of the established or honorary staff of this University
  3. a recognised graduate in Medicine of at least three years’ standing who holds a qualification
    conferring eligibility for full or provisional registration with the General Medical Council, and a Higher Degree from this or another University.

Other Requirements:

All MPhil/MD students are initially registered for an MPhil. Registration is upgraded to MD based on demonstration of satisfactory progress. Further information can be found by following the link to Information for Current Postgraduates on the right hand side of this page.

Before applying you should contact your chosen research group to explore research opportunities and to find a supervisor. Students must have at least one supervisor who is a salaried member of the academic staff of the University of Sheffield. Follow the link to Research Sections for more information.

You will need guaranteed funding for your proposed research. Funding should cover your living expenses, those of any dependents with you, as well as any relevant tuition fees. Information about fees for the MPhil/MD degree can be found by following the link for Postgraduate Research Tuition fees.

If you are a member of established or honorary University staff (see eligibility criteria 'b' above) you should be eligible to apply as a Staff Candidate and not be liable for tuition fees. Staff candidates are required to pay a fee on submission of the thesis. In 2010-11 this will be £380.

The normal period of registration for a full time candidate is 2 years (minimum 2 years, maximum 3 years). For part time candidates these time limits are doubled. For Staff Candidates the normal registration period is 2 years (minimum 2 years, maximum 6 years). There is more useful information on postgraduate research degrees on the webpages of Research and Innovation Services.

MAKING AN APPLICATION ENQUIRY:

Applications must be made on the MD research degree application form, which is obtainable only from the MPhil/MD Admissions secretary. All applications must be returned to the MPhil/MD Admissions secretary, for consideration by the MD selector, Dr Lynda Wyld.

Backdated applications, for recognition of research work already completed, will not be considered.

Please direct your enquiries to the MPhil/MD Admissions secretary:

email: med-pgradmissions@sheffield.ac.uk

Tel: 0114 226 1426