Transferable Skills for PGRs

Invest in your training

Definitely the best training I have yet done (and I've done a lot), perfectly pitched, challenging, engaging, fun and I learnt a lot. Feedback from participant on CH954, Science Communication
Communication and team work

Buinesses seek quality applicants ... the ability to apply their knowledge in a practical environment ... transferable skills – such as communication, business awareness and team working.Report of Sir Gareth Roberts’ Review
Professional Recognition

The Certificate has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Physics and leads onto achievement of a Chartered Status with those learned bodies.

PG Certificate in Transferable Skills

The PGCTS is an accredited qualification for successful doctoral and postdoctoral researchers undertaking world-leading research.

More on why transferable skills are important PGRs HowToPhD Podcast

Module calendar

Mon 20 Apr '26

9:45am - 5:10pm:

DC958 Project Mangement

Tue 21 Apr '26

9:45am - 5:10pm:

DC958 Project Mangement

Wed 22 Apr '26

9:45am - 5:10pm:

DC958 Project Mangement

Mon 27 Apr '26

9:30am - 5pm:

DC953 Team working in a Research Environment

Professional Recognition

The Postgraduate Certificate in Transferable Skills has been accredited by the Royal Society of ChemistryLink opens in a new window, the Royal Society of BiologyLink opens in a new window and the Institute of PhysicsLink opens in a new window. Our programme maps onto Chartered Chemist, Chartered Biologist and Chartered Physicist status. You can find all the relevant information for PhD students.

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