Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Leicester Cancer Research Centre boasts state-of-the-art research facilities and maintains strong collaborations with the NHS. Doctoral candidates undertake an original research project with support from their academic supervisors. Typically, full-time students complete their research within 3.0-3.5 years, while part-time students have 6.0-6.5 years. An additional year (or remaining portion) is available for full-time students to finalize their thesis, with part-time students receiving up to seven years. The dissertation, limited to 50,000 words, must present novel findings worthy of publication. Candidates must successfully defend their work in an oral examination (viva voce) to earn their degree.