The Academy of Medical Sciences

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Research Experience for Undergraduates


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Most degree courses in biomedical sciences include some experience of research - usually a final year research project, spending 8 or 10 weeks working in a research lab at the university. Some four year courses may include a one year research project as the final year of the degree, with a dissertation forming a significant part of your final result.



If you think you are interested in a research career, it may be useful to find out if you enjoy working in labs and doing research before your final year at university - so that you can think about and plan postgraduate training. Here are some ways to do that:

If you are wondering about whether to do a PhD, see the websites below for advice.


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