Overview

The MPhil in Biological Science (Zoology) offered by the University of Cambridge 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.

The programme encourages students to get experience in undergraduate teaching, which can be either as demonstrators during practical classes or supervisors teaching small groups. At the end of their degree, students will produce a written thesis, which will be assessed by independent experts during a viva.

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

Students are directly supervised by one of our group leaders, who will support them in developing an independent and novel project in their field of interest. Students will learn how to review relevant literature, to phrase and answer scientific questions, and how to report their findings to the scientific community, at conferences, and through peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

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 2027-05-13 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

Biology Zoology View 11 other Masters in Zoology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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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 Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42546 GBP / year

≈ 42546 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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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.

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By the end of the programme, students will have:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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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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Additional Details

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

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