Getting started

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It's never too early to start preparing for your research degree at Imperial. Before you arrive, there will be plenty of information for you to familiarise yourself with and it's a good idea to do that because once you get here, it will be busy.

Getting started

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What is academic research?

A research degree is likely to be very different to any other training or degree you may have undertaken previously. Find about more about what to expect.
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Essentials checklist

Use this handy checklist to make sure you've thought about key questions to consider before starting your research degree at Imperial College London.
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Key people

It is important to know who you can turn to if you need support of any kind, this handy page lets you know of all the people who can support you during your studies.