The Nursing & Healthcare School has a thriving community of postgraduate research students, from both the United Kingdom and overseas. Postgraduate research students can study towards a PhD or MSc by Research. <br>Our Postgraduate research students come from a range of clinical backgrounds, especially nursing and physiotherapy. Students undertake projects within our two main clinical research themes: Palliative and End of Life Care Supporting Self-Management Students are encouraged to present papers from their research as well as presenting at external meetings, conferences and other appropriate events. We support students networking through shared offices, writing retreats, social events and academic programmes. We accept applications at any time in the year and have two yearly intakes: January and October. <br>The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences Graduate School provides a vibrant, supportive and stimulating environment for all our postgraduate students. We aim to provide excellent support for our postgraduates through dedicated postgraduate convenors, highly trained supervisors and pastoral support for each student.