Course summary
The Cambridge Biosciences DTP is a four year 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.
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. UK and overseas students who have, or are expecting to attain, at least an upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in relevant scientific subjects, are invited to apply. The interdisciplinary nature of many of the projects available and the training modules means that in addition to biologically qualified applicants we also welcome applications from students with physical science and mathematical backgrounds who are interested in using their skills to address biological questions.
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