Graduate Studies in the MPLS Division

Welcome to the Graduate Studies Webpages for the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division. These pages provide a resource of useful information for all graduate students in the Division, both those on taught graduate courses and those following research degrees, and will also be helpful to staff in departments supporting graduate students. These pages are complementary to the Division’s Graduate Studies Handbook. The handbook is given to new graduate students at the beginning of their studies. It is updated annually, and the information on these webpages links to the latest edition of the handbook.

Graduate Admissions

This section provides guidance on applying to taught graduate courses and research degrees offered by the departments in the Division.

Please note that overseas candidates are advised to apply by the closing date in January each year in order to be considered for University scholarships.

Graduate Funding

Here you will find information about the variety of University Scholarships and UK Research Council studentships available.


For Students on Graduate Taught Courses

This provides information for students on graduate taught courses.

For Students on Graduate Research Degrees

This provides advice for research students, and includes information on supervision, monitoring academic progress, assessment and examinations.

Training for research students

The departments and the division provide a wide range of courses to support the development of academic, research and professional skills. Click here to find out more.

Useful Resources for students and staff

Click here for useful notes of guidance

Download the MPLS Graduate Studies Handbook for 2011-12 (PDF)

The MPLS Graduate Studies Office

Who to contact, and where we are.

Student Representation

Includes links to the Graduate Joint Consultative Forum


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