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Overview
The aim is to understand the cell biology of disease mechanisms using a wide range of disciplines including biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics and biostatistics. Specific research training relevant to your own project is provided in the laboratory in which you work. Further training is provided within the Addenbrooke's campus and elsewhere in the University, and includes postgraduate workshops on research techniques, research seminars, and postgraduate student education seminars on generic subjects such as intellectual property rights, statistics, bioinformatics, communication skills, writing a thesis or paper and entrepreneurship.The course's main aims are:
- to give students with relevant experience at 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.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Medical Science (Medical Genetics) 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
- The MPhil course in Medical Science (Medical Genetics) is exclusively research-based. The research area and supervisor will be confirmed during the application process. Students will conduct their research with both University and NHS specialists in their field of study and may be co-supervised by someone on the Addenbrooke's staff.
- Students should expect to receive regular supervision from their principal supervisor, and to attend regular laboratory meetings, both on a weekly basis.
- Students are expected to spend the majority of their study time pursuing basic or clinical research in the laboratories and in the Department. Students undertaking clinical research projects may be involved in the recruitment of patients onto trials, and help to monitor their progress. Depending on their training, students may also undertake some basic procedures, such as sample collection.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Human Medicine Genetics View 199 other Masters in Genetics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- Proposed Supervisor (M)
- Project title (M)
- Research Proposal (M)
Tuition Fee
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International
33972 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33972 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9111 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9111 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
846 - 1465 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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