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The MPhil course in Radiology is exclusively research-based. The research area and supervisor will be confirmed during the application process. Students will conduct their research with both University and NHS specialists in their field of study and may be co-supervised by a Cambridge University Hospitals staff member.
| One to one supervision | The number of regular one-on-one meetings with your supervisor varies considerably between students and throughout the course study. Normally, it is expected that you see your supervisor at least twice a term to review your progress. At the start of your course, you should agree with your supervisor how often you meet, who initiates meetings and how you are expected to prepare. However, group research is common at the department and a supervisor, their students and postdoctoral researchers will frequently work alongside each other on a daily basis. The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. |
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| Seminars & classes | Students are likely to attend research group meetings where research results are presented and discussed. There are no taught elements in MPhils examined by thesis, but all candidates are expected to take part in the Postgraduate School's skills training programme. |
| Lectures | Students are expected to attend the weekly Radiology Forum lecture and the Radiology Research Seminars. |
| Practicals | Students may be involved in the recruitment of patients onto trials and help to monitor their progress. Depending on their training, students may also undertake some basic procedures, such as sample collection. |
| Small group teaching | There may be an opportunity to participate in small-group teaching if this is relevant to the student's project. More general small-group teaching may be available. |
| Literature Reviews | Students are expected to undertake a literature review relevant to their chosen research project. |
| Posters and Presentations | There are radiology conferences in the UK and overseas throughout the year. If a student has developed their research to a sufficient level to coincide with a relevant conference, then there could be the opportunity to present a poster. |
Feedback
The supervisor will provide written feedback to the student each term with progress reports submitted online. The feedback will relate to the progress the student has made and include a specific comment on their research project. This will be discussed with the student in advance of the submission of the report to the University.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
The course is examined by thesis and oral examination (Viva). The thesis must be no longer than 20,000 words in length, exclusive of tables, footnotes, bibliography, and appendices, and must satisfy the internal and external examiner that the candidate can design and carry out an original investigation, assess and interpret the results obtained, and place the work in the wider perspective of the subject.
The examination shall include an oral examination on the thesis and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls.
Other
In addition to the research thesis, there is an oral examination (Viva) on the research project and the general field of knowledge within which it falls. The Viva is conducted by internal and external examiners appointed by the faculty Degree Committee.