Overview

Our scientists study stem cell behaviour, both normal and pathological, and use their findings to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Features

The Institute consists currently of approximately 28 outstanding research groups, working across three key research themes: Stem Cell States, Stem Cells in Disease and Stem Cells & Therapeutics.

At the University of Cambridge, the specialist postgraduate training in Stem Cell Biology and Medicine is essential to produce a stream of highly skilled and innovative investigators equipped with a deep understanding of stem cell science and its significance for future medicine.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our overarching goal is to produce well-trained and rounded PhD postgraduates who have generated significant and original research findings and are fully prepared for an ambitious and challenging career, whether continuing in stem cell science or moving to another profession.

The Institute offers this PhD programme of research under an individual supervision of a principal investigator.

During their PhD, the students are based in a research group, supported by their primary supervisor and a Postgraduate Education Committee and Postgraduate Student Committee. Students write a thesis, which is examined via an oral examination.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-02 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
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 Biotechnology Microbiology View 17 other PhDs in Biotechnology 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

Reasons for applying (2500 characters)

Proposed Supervisor

Tuition Fee

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International

37458 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37458 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9858 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 48 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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Available Scholarships

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