Overview

In addition to hands-on research training within their host lab, Medicine PhD students at University of Cambridge benefit from a rich programme of departmental and university-wide development opportunities, including:

Postgraduate workshops focused on advanced research techniques and experimental design
Research seminars held across the Biomedical Campus and wider University, featuring leading scientists from Cambridge and beyond
Skills-focused seminars covering essential topics such as scientific writing, publishing, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and thesis preparation

Candidates wishing to take a shorter course of research and write a thesis for the master's after one year may apply for the MPhil in Medical Sciences.

Learning outcomes

In addition to hands-on research training within their host lab, PhD students benefit from a rich programme of departmental and university-wide development opportunities, including:

Postgraduate workshops focused on advanced research techniques and experimental design
Research seminars held across the Biomedical Campus and wider University, featuring leading scientists from Cambridge and beyond
Skills-focused seminars covering essential topics such as scientific writing, publishing, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and thesis preparation

Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

One to one supervision
The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision.
The number of hours of supervision will vary from supervisor to supervisor.
All PhD students are required to submit a thesis of no more than 60,000 words within a maximum of four years of study (full-time). This is examined at a viva by two examiners, usually one internal and one external.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-05 00:00:00
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Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
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Starting 2028-04-17 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42546 GBP / year

≈ 42546 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11208 GBP / year

≈ 11208 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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