Overview

During the first eight months, full-time students on our Biological Science (Sanger Institute) PhD programme at University of Cambridge undertake rotations in three different research groups.

This ensures exposure to different disciplines in genomics and allows the students to gain a better overall picture of the scientific nature of the Institute and the different technologies that are available.

Features

In particular, all students are required to carry out at least one informatics rotation and one experimental laboratory rotation. This helps students to develop wide-ranging skills both at the bench and in data analysis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students are also expected to attend a number of training courses in transferable and general research skills, the postgraduate student lecture series and the students' journal club.

There is an active seminar programme on site and at the University of Cambridge, and students are encouraged to present their work at both national and international scientific meetings, as well as to the Institute.

Since our students are registered with the University of Cambridge and are members of a Cambridge college, they are able to take an active part in the University's academic and social life.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology View 147 other PhDs in Biology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two academic references

Transcript

CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

Statement of Interest

Proposed Supervisor (Optional)

Research Proposal

Tuition Fee

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International

37458 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37458 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9858 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

846 - 1465 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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