Course summary
Research subjects run the gamut from mathematical studies through small and macromolecules, cells, tissues and model organisms to clinical patients. Examination is by submission and viva voce examination of a thesis. Each student is assigned a primary supervisor who will then assign an advisor or supervisory team to assist the student under their supervision. Training is available in transferable and specialist science skills. Transferable skills are taught under a credit system – students are required to take a minimum of ten days per year of this type of training. Many research projects are carried out primarily within the Department, but part of your studies may occur elsewhere or even abroad. Depending on the funder, some courses include lab rotation in the first year.
Assessment method
This course is examined by dissertation and viva. The thesis must be no longer than 60,000 words (or 80,000 by special permission of the Degree Committee). These limits exclude figures, photographs, tables, appendices and bibliography. The dissertation is examined at a viva by an internal examiner and an external examiner.
Entry requirements
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/international/international-qualifications BSc/BA or master's degree in a relevant subject (usually a biological or clinical science, although some opportunities are suitable for mathematicians or computer scientists), or a degree in veterinary or clinical veterinary medicine.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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