This course will provide training and experience in a specific Epidemiology or Public Health research project. In addition students will be given training in generic Epidemiology or Public Health research skills as well as core transferable skills. Transfer from MPhil to PhD is possible although it is not automatic. All cases are judged on their own merits based on a number of factors including: evidence of progress and research potential; a sound PhD research proposal; the availability of a suitable supervisor, full funding and resources required for the research; and acceptance by the Head of Department and the Degree Committee. The time spent on MPhil research is then counted towards the first probationary year of the PhD. If students intention is to apply to continue to the PhD after completion of the MPhil, it is essential that they pass the MPhil.