Biological Anthropological Science University of Cambridge

Overview

The Biological Anthropological Science programme from the University of Cambridge students will be trained in a particular specialisation through independent, supervised research. By the end of the course, students will have carried out a substantial research project. 

The main aims of this MPhil programme are:

• to offer students with relevant preparation and experience at first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under PhD-style supervision; and to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.
• By the end of the course, students should demonstrate that they can design and carry out investigations, assess and interpret the results obtained, and place their work in the wider perspective of the subject.

Key facts:

Upon successful completion of this MPhil, students should have a comprehensive understanding of a particular field of research in evolutionary anthropology and its theoretical premises, have acquired and developed appropriate research and analytical techniques, and have experienced the design, implementation and write-up of a substantial original research project. 

Depending on the project, students may also gain experience in preparing and submitting research articles to peer-reviewed journals.

Through this MPhil, students acquire a practical understanding of how research is used to create and interpret knowledge in their field, develop critical skills for the evaluation of current research, and learn to use cutting-edge research techniques and methodologies. Because of the research focus of this MPhil, students also develop strong self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems.