The MPLS Division has a number of interdisciplinary centres for doctoral training, established with funding from the following UK Research Councils: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), 工程和物理科学研究理事会 Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) 生物技术和生物科学研究理事会, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) 自然环境研究理事会and the Medical Research Council (MRC) 英国医学研究理事会。
Doctoral training programmes are four year courses providing structured training and research experience in the first year, and a research project leading to a DPhil in subsequent years. The programmes are supported through links with industrial and other partners, and personal and professional development is provided within a cohort.
