Health Faculty Publications PG Study and Research 2016 | Page 6

Why undertake postgraduate study at Keele?

The Research Institute for Science and Technology in Medicine

We offer a very special student experience within a close-knit and supportive community. You will be

hosts a Centre for Doctoral Training in Regenerative Medicine and

taught or supervised by world-class academics, many of whom are leaders in their field. In addition we

conducts research in a range of other areas, including bioengineering and the

have strong links with the NHS, and the private and independent sector in health and social care.

therapeutic use of stem cells, neurosciences, genetics and epigenetics, novel
imaging and diagnostics, and rehabilitation. A ‘bench to bedside’ approach

Faculty of Health students choose postgraduate study for a range of reasons including:

brings together scientists and NHS clinicians from a range of backgrounds and

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Intellectual and academic development;

specialties, in a high-quality research environment and with access to the latest

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Professional development;

facilities.

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Personal satisfaction;

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Enhanced career prospects;

Our Health Services Research Unit brings together a group of academic

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Specific programmes for career pathway.

clinicians, and quantitative and qualitative methodologists who work closely
with clinical colleagues in our University hospital to research improved treatment

If you are interested in postgraduate study you need to think carefully about your commitment and

and outcomes for patients in secondary care, and at the interface of

motivation. If your reason for undertaking postgraduate study is to enhance your career prospects, it is

primary/secondary care, who suffer from long-term conditions, particularly renal,

important to check that the course will help you achieve this goal.

cardiovascular, stroke and respiratory disorders and multi-morbidities. A
doctorate in Medicine (DM) by research is also offered by the Research Institute

Opportunities for postgraduate study

for Science and Technology in Medicine.
The Research Institute for Primary Care and Health Sciences hosts the Arthritis

We offer a range of programmes and research degrees to enhance your career in a wide range of

Research UK Primary Care Centre-of-Excellence – a large internationally

disciplines. Exciting opportunities exist within the Faculty for postgraduate study in both taught

renowned multi-disciplinary research group dedicated to improving outcomes

programmes