Overview

Through the Biological Science (Stem Cell Biology) course from the University of Cambridge students are based in a research group, supported by their primary supervisor and a Postgraduate Education Committee and Postgraduate Student Committee. MPhil students write a thesis, which is examined via an oral examination.The MPhil course introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge.

Its main aims are:

to give students with relevant experience at a first-degree level, the opportunity to carry out focused 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.

By the end of the Biological Science (Stem Cell Biology) programme at the University of Cambridge, 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 enquiry 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

During their MPhil, students are based in a research group, supported by their primary supervisor and the Institute's Postgraduate Education Committee and Postgraduate Student Committee. There is no taught or examined coursework, but students are encouraged to attend the wide variety of lectures and training courses available to them across the University. This includes the University Core Skills Training Programme, which includes sessions on Time Management, Presentation and Performance and Scientific Writing.
All students studying in the Institute will be required to undertake some essential induction training when they first start. This includes various safety inductions and facility introductory courses on Imaging, Flow Cytometry and Bioinformatics, as well as centrally-run Statistics courses.

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 Molecular Sciences Genetics View 74 other Masters in Genetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application is only complete when:

you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
you have paid the £70 application fee.

your referees have provided their references.

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

Two academic references
Transcript
CV/resume
Evidence of competence in English
Statement of Interest
Reasons for applying (2500 characters)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42546 GBP / year

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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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Overview

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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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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

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