Overview

Through the Medical Science (MRC Epidemiology Unit) course from University of Cambridge you'll investigates the causes and prevention of obesity and diabetes.

The department also hosts the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) which studies the population-level determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours, develops and evaluates public health interventions and is helping to shape public health practice and policy.

Key facts:

Those who wish to progress to a Medical Science (MRC Epidemiology Unit) PhD after completing an MPhil at the University of Cambridge, will be required to satisfy their potential supervisor, Head of Department and the Faculty Degree Committee that they have the skills and ability to achieve the higher degree and have funding in place.

Programme Structure

One to one supervision

The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision.

The Director of Postgraduate Education will set out expectations for the frequency of your supervision.

This will include expectations for formal opportunities for you to gain feedback on your work and progress. Most students have regular (weekly or fortnightly) supervision meetings but the frequency of supervision may vary according to the research project and the stage of study.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-24 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 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

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.
IMS Epidemiology offers a programme for those students who already have a master's degree or equivalent training in an appropriate scientific discipline. Applicants who do not have a master's degree or equivalent are encouraged to consider first undertaking the MPhil in Population Health Sciences course, which we co-lead. The academic requirement for entry to our PhD course is that students undertaking the MPhil in Population Health Sciences in Cambridge should pass the course at their first attempt (i.e. not require a viva).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42546 GBP / year

≈ 42546 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11208 GBP / year

≈ 11208 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National - £6,725
International - £25,528

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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Key information

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

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