Overview

The Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease M.Phil course from the University of Cambridge covers both practical and theoretical aspects of research and spans disease diagnosis and identification, lab-based mechanistic studies, and how potential therapeutics are developed.

Key facts:

Acquire a robust understanding of human disease pathophysiology, biological mechanisms, and cutting-edge biomedical research techniques

Master advanced research methodologies, data analysis, and statistics, harnessing these to generate innovative insights

Refine your critical thinking abilities to dissect complex research literature and interpret experimental data

Improve your communication skills, articulating your findings effectively and engaging in enriching scientific discourse

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Transferable skills and researcher development training will be including sessions delivered by the university’s Researcher Development Programme, covering topics such as research integrity, how to prepare a poster, time management and writing skills. Students will be invited to assess their own transferable skills needs, and enrol on additional courses according to their individual need.
All students will take a course in biostatistics and bioinformatics covering material including basic programming skills and biostatistics, delivered to the cohort as a whole to promote skills and cohort integration.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

107

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Molecular Sciences Health Sciences View 727 other Masters in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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107

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.

Tuition Fees

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43296 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15672 GBP / year

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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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