The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition is an exciting and challenging choice as a base for your postgraduate research studies. Postgraduate students wishing to undertake research within the School have a range of degree options to choose from:
- PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) & ChM (Master of Surgery)
- Research Masters: Master of Science in Medical Sciences
Your research training is supported by our Postgraduate Research School who will work closely with you to ensure you receive excellent research-specific and generic skills training to equip you for future employment in research and other industries.
All postgraduate research students will complete their degree with a viva voce (oral examination). This is a crucial component of your research programme where you will present your findings and respond to questions from a panel of examiners.
Research areas
How to apply
Find out how to apply for a research degree here.
If you have any questions about a research degree at the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, please contact smmsn-pgrenquiries@abdn.ac.uk
We offer a wide range of PhD research projects and encourage prospective students to apply at any time throughout the year. Please use the search function below to browse projects currently open to applications.
Current studentship vacancies
PhD Perspectives
In this series of PhD Perspectives, our students tell you what it's like doing a PhD within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition and why those thinking about a postgraduate research degree should join us here at the University of Aberdeen.