Overview

Biological Science (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology) by thesis from University of Cambridge is assessed by submission of a thesis and an oral examination. Students start in October and the thesis is submitted by the end of August.

Key facts

The MPhil aims to provide research opportunities in fields related to molecular and structural biology that reflect the laboratory's unique research strengths and contribute to its specific research priorities. The LMB also aims to provide students with general research and transferable skills training in addition to training in their specific research area.

By the end of the MPhil, students will be expected to have acquired a detailed understanding of the relevant areas that underlie their research project and to have written a thesis on their work (of not more than 20,000 words in length, excluding tables, footnotes, appendices, and bibliography). They will also be expected to have attended courses or lectures on general research and transferable skills, covering subjects such as bioinformatics, statistics, ethics, research integrity, scientific writing and presentation skills, together with the LMB Biophysical Techniques Lecture series.

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, with two examiners, 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 2027-10-01 00:00:00

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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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General requirements

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

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41304 GBP / year

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14136 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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