Overview
The MPhil in Biological Science (Psychology) offered by the University of Cambridge is most commonly taken as a stand-alone research degree by candidates with only one year of funding.
If this course is taken as part of a route to the PhD a further three years of study and funding are required as well as satisfactory performance in the MPhil. The PhD project may draw on the topic of the MPhil, but the same work cannot be presented for both degrees.
The course introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims are:- To give students with relevant experience at the first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focussed research in the discipline under close supervision; and
- To give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, students will have:- A comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research
- Demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and inquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field
- Shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies
- Demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research
Programme Structure
Teaching
- There is no formal teaching as part of the MPhil. However, all candidates are expected to take part in the department's Graduate Education Programme and the Graduate School of Life Science's Skills Training Programme.
- Individual members of staff will be pleased to answer informal inquiries about specific research areas. If you are certain of your field of interest, you are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor at an early stage to see whether your research interests can be accommodated. We have recently introduced a systematic training programme for research students, giving instruction in research methods, data analysis, and presentational skills.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Psychology Biology View 278 other Masters in Biology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK II.i Honours Degree
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- Research proposal
Tuition Fee
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International
37458 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37458 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9858 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
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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