If you are passionate about research, love getting your teeth sunk into a long-term project and what to be more involved in graduate life at university, then the MB/PhD course is definitely something you should consider. So, what actually is it? Essentially, it allows you to carry out a fully funded PhD alongside your medical degree. Keep reading to find out more! 

I’m drawing on personal experience here, as well as discussions with other MBPhDs. We all had different experiences, but there are some common themes. So, this reads more as 5 top tips rather than a stepwise guide, but still provides you with all the information needed to tackle the MBPhD and decide whether it’s right for you.

We’ve compiled a list of questions often asked by those considering the MBPhD course, including “what attributes you should possess”, “advantages and disadvantages of the MBPhD vs the standard course” and “the pressures of the MBPhD”.