Thank-you both for the replies. Hazy has given some very good answers, partially, because they are exactly what I wanted to hear!

@Hypothesis, my Biomed degree "is" accredited by the IBMS... can you please explain what you mean by "a right royal ramping up of the workload.".

Many thanks :-)

Hi all,

I am new here and have a few questions about a Phd in Biosciences. I would like to do a Phd in the field of cancer research or immunology, provided I can find a suitable title.

But how exactly does a Phd work?

If a stipend is there, how much (on average) does one receive per month? (this is quite important as my girlfriend and I want to get married soon...)

Can I teach alongside doing a Phd? As I am considering a career in lecturing...

Any help will be greatly received.

I am 24 years old and in my 2nd year of a Biomedical Science degree.