Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Science (EBI) at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

Biological Science (EBI) is not currently open for applications. Please check the sidebar for the relevant dates. PhD students at EMBL-EBI are members of the University of Cambridge and one of its Colleges.

What you will study

EMBL PhD students receive theoretical and practical training and conduct a research project under the supervision of an EMBL faculty member, monitored by a thesis advisory committee. In Year 1 all new PhD students will attend the EMBL Predoctoral Core Course in Molecular Biology in Heidelberg; attend Primers for Predocs; undergo nomination of a thesis advisory committee to monitor student progress, and submit and defend a project proposal. Current word limit The thesis should not exceed 60,000 words (80,000 by special permission) exclusive of tables, footnotes, bibliography and appendices.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. We welcome applications from highly qualified students of all nationalities. You must first secure a place on the EMBL International PhD Programme (EIPP) before applying to the University of Cambridge. For information on the EIPP and how to apply, please refer to https://www.ebi.ac.uk/research/eipp and https://www.embl.org/about/info/embl-international-phd-programme/; All applications need to be supported by a minimum of two academic reference letters and are evaluated solely on the basis of qualification and scientific potential. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0). International applicants needing a visa require ATAS clearance after an offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 42,546 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/blebpdbsc/apply

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