For entry to MPhil/PhD applicants should hold or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study. Applicants deemed by Senate to hold an equivalent qualification will also be considered. Those unable to fulfil these requirements may be permitted to undertake a preliminary course leading to an examination of honours standard.

Entry to a Professional Doctorate will normally depend upon the applicant holding a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent and an appropriate Masters degree with distinction and having a minimum period of post-qualification professional experience. Further details for individual programmes are given below.

To be eligible to register for the PhD by Published Work, an applicant must be a member of staff at the University of Ulster or of an institution which has a close collaborative relationship with the University and which has a strong research base. The applicant must be able to demonstrate that the publications proposed for consideration are based on original research and constitute a significant and coherent contribution to knowledge. It is expected that successful applicants will have been active in research for a period of at least five years within an organisation that has a recognised research function.

To be considered for entry to the Master of Research (MRes) or Master of Clinical research (MClinRes) programme applicants should hold or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject related to the proposed research topic. Applicants holding a qualification deemed by senate to be equivalent will also be considered.

Entry to the MD programme is open to those who have held a medical qualification registrable with the General Medical Council for at least three years.

Disclaimer:
Applicants for any source of funding and/or admission to a research programme should note that all decisions relating to your application will be made by a central University committee and conveyed formally to you in writing and by post by the Research Office.  The University will not be held responsible for any decision on your application provided to you by any staff member other than those in the Research Office with formal responsibility for the process.  Research Office Staff members and contact details are available at the link below.

http://research.ulster.ac.uk/rps/rsstaff.html