Overview

Through the Biological Science (Psychology) course from the University of Cambridge some students take the MPhil on its own with only one year of funding. To continue to the PhD, you need satisfactory MPhil results and three more years of study and funding. Your PhD can develop ideas from your MPhil, but the work must be new.

Staff can answer informal questions about their research areas. If you know what you want to study, contact a potential supervisor early to check if they can support your project. We offer training in research methods, data analysis, and presentation skills.

By the end of the programme, students will:

have a solid understanding of the main techniques and the key reading related to their research
be able to use their knowledge in original ways and understand how research is carried out and interpreted in their field
be able to judge current research and research methods clearly and thoughtfully
show independence and creativity in solving problems, and be able to plan and carry out their research on their own

Programme Structure

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

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-25 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Biology View 238 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Two academic references
Transcript
CV/resume
Evidence of competence in English If required - you can check using our tool
Project Title (250 characters) (mandatory)
Research Summary (2500 characters) (mandatory)
Proposed Supervisor (200 characters) (mandatory)For more information on finding a supervisor, see below.
Research Experience (2500 characters) (mandatory)
Statement of Interest (mandatory)
Research Proposal (document upload) (mandatory)Applicants are required to upload a copy of their research proposal.
School of Biological Sciences - Widening Participation Questionnaire

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

14562 GBP / year

≈ 14562 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National - £7,281
International - £21,273

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.

Funding

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By the end of the programme, students will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

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