DOCTORATE (Ph.D)

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Introduction:

A PhD is a research degree and also the highest academic degree at UK universities. Comprehensively, it’s a substantial research project under the supervision of a faculty member in the field of academic interest. It is submitted in the form of a thesis that is to be defended in oral exams and further assessed by a panel of experts. However, some research degrees include taught modules while others require student intervention and balance between work and study schedule.

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Why Study PhD in UK?

Lately, UK universities are carrying out research in major subject areas such as Machine Learning, AI, and related fields like Health Science and Bioinformatics. Besides, the UK government encourages, attracts, and supports eligible international students with favourable post-study work policies. These are strong reasons for a student to pursue studies in the UK besides:

  • Ancient universities: The British university and education system has evolved since the eleventh century and has taken up key developments in the field of medicine, western science, art, and philosophy
  • International reputation: A British PhD is respected globally and any student who successfully completes the same has a brilliant career waiting for them
  • Innovation: UK universities’ PhD programs include structured doctoral training, additional academic opportunities, and a chance for professional development to equip candidates in a wide range of careers
  • Financial assistance: The country allocates huge investments in doctoral training, studentships from dedicated Research Councils and a government PhD student loans system combined with international support services
  • Priority fields of research: The UK has made provisions for PhD studies and additional funding that is presently available for ground-breaking work in AI and related fields
  • New post-study stay/stay back policy: The new Graduate Route visa for international students allows them to stay in the UK and work (or seek work) for up to three years post the completion of the course
  • Nobel laureates: The UK is second only to the US in the list of top 10 countries that produce the maximum number of Nobel laureates every year.

Admission criteria

The UK universities have established some academic standards required for admission. Most universities need at least:

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