Overview
Medical Genetics Research from University of Cambridge is predominantly in the areas of cancer genetics and the genetics of rare disease and developmental disorders.
Features
- The aim is to understand the cell biology of disease mechanisms using a wide range of disciplines including biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics and biostatistics.
- Specific research training relevant to your own project is provided in the laboratory in which you work.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- There may be an opportunity to participate in small-group teaching, if this is relevant to the student's project. More general small-group teaching may be available.
- Students are expected to undertake a literature review relevant to their chosen research project.
- There are relevant conferences in the UK and overseas throughout the year. If a student has developed their research to a sufficient level to coincide with a relevant conference, then there could be the opportunity to present at the meeting.
- In addition, there are periodic student-oriented events throughout the Biomedical Campus, including poster competitions in which students are encouraged to participate.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
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Disciplines
Genetics View 37 other PhDs in Genetics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- Proposed Supervisor (M)
- Project title (M)
- Research Proposal (M)
Tuition Fee
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International
37458 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37458 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9858 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
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