Overview

Biological Science (MRC Toxicology Unit) by thesis from University of Cambridge aims to train and mentor the next generation of toxicologists by providing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the scientific and transferable skills required for an internationally competitive career.

Key facts

Our MPhil Programme aims to train scientists for the future, giving them rewarding research projects with access to world-class facilities and expertise.

The structure of the MPhil is a period of supervised research followed by the submission and assessment (by an oral examination) of a written thesis.

It is suited to those who wish to pursue research at a level beyond that of an undergraduate degree and will give a good basic training in laboratory work.

The course will provide students with the opportunity to:

Develop their research skills
Receive advanced-level training in toxicology research
Obtain a wide range of specialist knowledge pertaining to their research project

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The examination for the MPhil degree consists of a thesis of not more than 20,000 words in length, exclusive of tables, footnotes, bibliography, and appendices. The assessment also includes an oral examination of the thesis and the general field of knowledge within which it falls.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41304 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14136 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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