The EngD is particularly suited to those who wish to do their research in a commercial, engineering environment and to follow an industry linked research career. The programme allows students to work on specific projects within their sponsoring company and provides a more structured learning approach than that of a traditional, industry based PhD. Students will normally spend 75 per cent of their time working at the sponsoring company under an appointed industrial supervisor. The remaining time will be spent at the University of Brighton attending taught modules covering research methods training, specialist technical subjects and other aspects of professional development under the supervision of their allocated university supervisors. The programme has been designed to maintain optimal flexibility.The EngD provides access to a diverse and multidisciplinary range of subjects including those within biomedical and environmental sciences, engineering, business and enterprise, specialist research methods training and communication and outreach activities.