Overview

The Clinical Biochemistry course from the University of Cambridge students undertake a specific research project of three to four years' duration and submit a thesis which is examined for the PhD. In principle, the research project can be in any area of interest to principal investigators based in the IMS-MRL.

Postgraduate students at the IMS-MRL are expected to attend regular weekly Hot Topics and Technical sessions, seminars by local, national and international speakers and are encouraged to attend appropriate training courses provided by the University Postgraduate School of Life Sciences to widen their experience further.

Key facts:

By the end of the Clinical Biochemistry programme from The University of Cambridge, candidates will have acquired excellent skills, experience and knowledge to undertake postdoctoral work (research and teaching) or another related profession.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Thesis / Dissertation

Every student is 'probationary' in their first year and expected to submit a first-year report within nine months of commencing study.

The student is examined orally on the content of this report and on their understanding of the wider research field and future research plans.

Subject to a satisfactory outcome, the student is then fully registered for PhD study.

During the summer of their 1st year, students are required to present a poster on their work at the Annual Student Symposium.

During the summer of their 2nd year, students give a short oral presentation at the same symposium.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-17 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-10-01 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

Two academic references

Transcript

CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

Statement of interest

Reasons for applying (upload)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41304 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10878 GBP / year

≈ 10878 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National - £6,527
International - £24,783

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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