Further Opportunities at the University

(Masters and Doctorates)

Maggie Donovan-Hall (MPhil/PhD Programme Lead) & Chris Bailey (Director of the Graduate School)

Topics to be discussed • Finding postgraduate opportunities

– M Level Programmes– Doctoral Programmes – Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowships

• The Application Process

• What makes a good application?

• What happens after I have submitted the application?

• Any other Questions?

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Challenging practice, transforming healthcare, improving quality

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Where will I find postdoctoral opportunities?

• What are you interested in studying at Postdoctoral? level

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Taught Degrees • For example, • MSc Health and Rehabilitation • MSc Health Sciences • MSc Mental Health Studies

Research Degrees For example,• MPhil/PhD • MReS• Integrated PhD • DClinP (need 3 years clinical experience)

M Level Programmes

• MSc in Clinical Practice

• MSc Clinical Leadership in Cancer, palliative and End-of-Life Care

• MSc Health Sciences (Mental Health, Neonatal and Amputee Rehabilitation Pathways)

• MSc Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care

• MSc Complex Care in Older People

• MRes Clinical and Health Research 5

Doctoral Level Programmes

Three Multidisciplinary Doctoral Level programmes:

•PhD: A Research Doctorate at a world-class institution with an excellent track record for research in health and social care (Different pathways)

•Doctorate in Clinical Practice: A Taught Doctorate that is designed to equip you with applied skills in leadership and research (need three years clinical experience)

•Integrated PhD in Clinical and Health Research: Individually tailored integrating the MRes and PhD programmes

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MPhil/PhD Pathway

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Examples of Pathways

Clinical Doctoral Research

FellowshipsStraight

MPhil/PhD Fellowships

Self-funded

Individual Sponsorship

International and UK/EU students Full and Part-time students

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Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowships

– Directed research topics

– Two days in clinical practice

– Three days working on PhD

– Funded by the Trusts

– Advertised and applied for in the same way as a job

– Competitive process

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Paul Clarkson Paul is Clinical-Academic Doctoral Fellow, working as a physiotherapist while undertaking his PhD. His research interests are around skin health and in particular the prevention of pressure ulcers through a multi-disciplinary approach.

Charlotte BrooksLotty is a clinical academic doctoral research fellow and works clinically as an occupational therapist in Solent NHS Trust, Portsmouth. Her research is about the development of health literacy (ability to access, understand and use health information) in older adults.

Nuno TavaresNuno is originally from Portugal and is a clinical academic doctoral research fellow working as a Staff Nurse in in Portsmouth. His research study will involve looking at conversations about long-term supportive care between patients with COPD and healthcare professionals.

Where will I find postgraduate opportunities?

• The Faculty of Health Sciences Website will list all of our Postgraduate programmes and fellowship opportunities

– Feel free Contact the Programme Lead

• FindAPhD.com

• Fellowships are also advised on www.jobs.ac.uk

• Inform the PGR team if you are interested in a Clinical Academic Fellowship

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Clinical Doctorate Research

Fellowships

Monday 2nd March 20156.00 to 8.00pm

Nightingale Building (room 67/1007), Highfield Campus, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ

18.00 Arrival with Drinks and a light buffet

18.30 Welcome and Overview of the research qualifications and research within the Faculty (Dr Chris Bailey)

18.40 Clinical Doctoral Careers and Potential Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowships for 2015/2016 (Dr Greta Westwood and Dr Ruth Bartlett)

19.05 The Clinical Academic Experience: A panel of current students will discuss their experiences and answer any of your questions

19.30 A short film that follows Lisa on her PhD journey and

an overview of our current Doctoral Students

19.35 Life After a PhD – What Next? (Dr Lindsey Cherry)

19.45 Post-Doctoral Careers (Dr Sara Demain)

19.55 Summary and Close (Dr Maggie Donovan-Hall)

You will be invited to a specific event

on the CDRF Pathway

What is the application process? • All applications are completed online

and there is a Postgraduate Application Guide

• The steps will involve

– Login or if new user create login ID– Fill in application details via application

checklist– Upload supporting documents (including

personal statement, research proposal for doctoral programmes, two referees, and education evidence)

– Submit application– Use online tracking to track the progress

of your application.

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How do I prepare my application? • What are the entry requirements?

– Each programme will have a specific set of entry requirements

• For example, the MPhil/PhD requirements are:

– Upper second class honours degree or higher or a higher degree in a health-related subject (or equivalent).

– Satisfactory academic references– A satisfactory standard of English Language if

English is not your first language– An outline research proposal which fits the

research interests of the Faculty (there are specific expectations for different pathways)

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Do I need to complete a Research Proposal?

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Clinical Academic

Fellowships

• Directed research topic identified from the sponsoring Trust• Required to

complete a Research Proposal form

Do I need to complete a Research Proposal?

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• Unlikely to be required to develop a research proposal or complete a form

Straight MPhil/PhD

Fellowships

Do I need to complete a Research Proposal?

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• You will be required to develop a research proposal• Will need to relate

to the Faculty research strategy/groups • We can help you with the process!

Individual Sponsorship

Self-funded

What documents will I need?

At the application stage you will need:

• Two academic references

• Degree transcripts (if you have them)

• Degree certificates (if you have them)

• A conditional offer can be made if you are waiting for degree results!! 21

What makes a

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What happens after I have

submitted the application?

• Short-list

• Interview

• Start dates

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Any other questions

• http://www.southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences