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About graduate research at the Institute
The Institute for Women's Health provides a multi-disciplinary and cross cutting environment for PhD and MD(Res) students, covering several themes including gynaecological cancer, proteomics, reproductive health, gene and stem cell therapy, prenatal genetics, maternal and fetal medicine, and neonatology.
The Institute fosters an academic environment in which students can develop and pursue research at the highest level of accomplishment. It provides opportunities for graduate study at the forefront of basic science and clinical/translational research, in an internationally recognised centre of academic excellence. It seeks to develop research and academic skills of scholarship and to enable students to contribute to and learn from the broader objectives in women's health. In conjunction with the UCL Graduate School, the programme develops and fosters not only the specific skills required in a particular area of research, but also generic and transferable skills that enable students to compete in the broadest range of career opportunities.
An environment for research and scholarship
The UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health provides research and clinical facilities of high calibre, including access to high-throughput proteomic, genomic, endocrine, cell and molecular laboratories, and clinical and experimental neuro-imaging facilities. We also have extensive collaborative links with both Physiology and Anatomy. This environment is further enriched by the UCLH Phase 2 Maternity Hospital, opened in 2008, and the location of some Institute research in the Cancer Institute.
About our PhD programme
The aim of our PhD programme is to develop critical thinking independent researchers with a good knowledge of research methodologies, relevant theoretical knowledge, and transferable skills that will enable critical analysis and the application of these skills to improve scientific understanding within the research community.
The standard period for a full-time PhD at UCL is three years, with completion within four years at most. Part-time students register for five years and must complete within seven years.
- Research students in Reproductive Health Research Department
- Research students in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Research Department
- Research students in Neonatology Research Department
- Research students in Women's Cancer Research Department
Contact Us
Professional Support Services Team
Tel: 020 7679 6050 (internal: 46050)
Email: ifwhadminteam@ucl.ac.uk
Graduate Tutor Research
Dr Sioban SenGupta
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Tel: 020 7679 6071 (internal:46071)
Email: sioban.sengupta@ucl.ac.uk