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Kennedy Trust IMPACT Inflammation MB-PhD at The University of Manchester

  • DeadlineDeadline: 15 Dec 2024
  • North West, All EnglandNorth West, All England

Description

Combine the vocational training of a medical degree with the research expertise of a PhD at The University of Manchester.

The Kennedy Trust IMPACT Inflammation MB-PhD is a funded three-year programme for undergraduate medical students who wish to train as clinician scientists.

This training route allows you to intercalate after either year 2 or 3 of the MBChB and spend three years dedicated to completing a PhD, combining medical training with research training in inflammation sciences.

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Why apply for the MB-PhD?

You’ll get a head start in your academic career, acquire a host of skills that can be applied in many areas of medicine and learn valuable critical appraisal skills early.

Inflammation is a vast area which can be applied in all aspects of medicine, surgery and general practice. It is specifically linked to areas of medicine such as:

  • arthritis and rheumatic diseases
  • immunology
  • dermatology
  • gastroenterology
  • infection
  • cardiovascular disease
  • orthopaedics
  • respiratory disease.

On completion of the MB-PhD, you’ll graduate as a doctor at the forefront of your field, you’ll have developed invaluable transferable skills and be fully equipped to start a career in clinical research.

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Key dates

Deadline for applications: 15 December 2024

Interviews: June 2025

Who is eligible to apply?

This programme is open to current MBChB students that are:

  • currently studying in Year 3; or
  •  currently studying in Year 2 and already hold a BA/BSc degree with a minimum Upper Second class degree classification in a relevant subject area; or
  • intercalating after either Year 2 or Year 3 of the MBChB.

Applications from those wishing to intercalate will be subject to permission being received from your current university.

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