Course summary
The Cambridge Biosciences DTP is a four year fully-funded PhD programme that aims to create highly skilled and employable people. The programme offers training across 23 University Departments/Institutes and 3 Partner Institutes providing access to a wide range of research areas related to the strategic themes of the BBSRC. We offer three types of DTP studentships: DTP Standard Targeted iCase During the programme, DTP Standard and Targeted students will undertake two ten-week rotations in different labs before commencing their PhD. They will receive training in a variety of areas including but not limited to statistics, programming, ethics, data analysis, scientific writing and public engagement. Students will also undertake a 12-week internship (PIPS). iCase students are not required to undertake rotations but may do so if they feel that this training would be useful. They must undertake a placement with their Industrial Partner for a minimum of three months and a maximum of 18 months. Students will be expected to submit their thesis at the end of the fourth year. Part-time study, whilst not the norm, may be viable, depending on the project, and will be considered on a case by case basis so please discuss this option with your proposed supervisor before making an application for this mode of study.
Modules
Placements As part of the Cambridge Biosciences DTP Programme, each Standard and Targeted student must complete a 12-week Professional Internship for PhD Students (PIPS). The objective of the PIPS is to give students an opportunity to experience working in a non-academic professional environment and to learn how the skills they have developed during their PhD can be used in a variety of different careers. For students wishing to remain in academia, it provides a chance to understand complementary industries such as scientific publishing, biotech or public policy, which can help them improve the impact of their research, as well as making them aware of alternative career options. All iCase research students don't do PIPS, but they are required to spend between 3-18 months on placement with the partner company Feedback The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding feedback. Students will receive feedback from their Supervisor and other group members throughout the course, including regular oral feedback and advice from the supervisor about student performance and research direction. Students can also expect to receive termly formal feedback reports via the online feedback and reporting system.
Assessment method
Thesis / Dissertation The PhD is assessed via a PhD thesis and a subsequent viva. Thesis word limits and requirements are set by individual Degree Committees. Further information can be found here: Postgraduate study | Cambridge students Essays DTP Standard and Targeted students will complete rotation reports in their first year. iCase students will submit a PhD project proposal in Michaelmas Term. Other All PhD students are required to undergo formal assessment (by written report and viva) within 12 months after starting their PhD project (the 'First Year Assessment'). If successful, the student moves from being 'probationary' to being registered for the PhD and can proceed with their thesis project.
Entry requirements
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Cambridge
The Old Schools
Trinity Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1TN