BioInnovation Aberystwyth University

Overview

The aim of the Professional Doctorate in BioInnovation at Aberystwyth University is to offer a qualification which, whilst being equivalent in status and challenge to a PhD, is more appropriate to those pursuing a professional rather than academic career.

Teaching and learning

Part I of the doctoral route comprises three taught modules (including Research Methods) followed by a 120 credit dissertation (20,000 words or a 5000 word publishable article). This part will typically take 3 years.

Part II is undertaken for a minimum of three years and comprises a longer thesis (up to 60,000 words). It will involve experimentation and must embody the methodology and results of original research. It should, ideally, build upon the Part I dissertation. 

The compulsory Research Thesis is undertaken for a minimum of three years and comprises a longer portfolio of work or a research thesis (up to 60,000 words). It will involve experimentation and must embody the methodology and results of original research. It should, ideally, be built upon the Work-Based Thesis. It will involve a work-plan developed with your tutor, academic supervisor and employer (if relevant).