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Overview
Characterised by first-class training, internationality, dedicated mentoring and early independence in research, it is among the world's most competitive PhD training schemes in molecular biology. All of EMBL's six outstations participate in the Biological Science (EBI) programme offered at The University of Cambridge.
Features
EMBL-EBI provides a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment in which research and service provision are closely allied.
We are a world leader in bioinformatics research and service provision, as we are at the centre of global efforts to collect and disseminate biological data. We share a campus with the Wellcome Sanger Institute, 12 miles south of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- EMBL Predoctoral Core Course in Molecular Biology in Heidelberg
- Primers for Predocs
- nomination of a thesis advisory committee to monitor student progress, and submit and defend a project proposal.
- students will need to submit a second annual report to the thesis advisory committee, participate in the Bioinformatics course and predoc seminar day.
- students will need to submit a third annual report to the thesis advisory committee.
- students will need to write and submit their thesis: PhD awarded following Degree Committee approval and successful completion of an oral examination.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Biochemistry View 22 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- Statement of Interest (M)
- Research Proposal (O)
- Proposed Supervisor (O)
Tuition Fee
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International
32352 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32352 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
8844 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8844 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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