Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology offers PhDs in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology. Research within the department covers a wide and exciting array of activities ranging from quite fundamental research in biology through to the traditional fields of chemical engineering, and the specifics of any project will dictate the activities of the student. Please consult our Research Groups page for further information.

Faculty: School of Technology | Department: Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2027, January 2028 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis / Dissertation After completing three years (nine terms) but no longer than four years (full-time), a PhD student must submit a thesis of up to 65,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Please note that the Department has a higher minimum academic requirement than the University's standard. To be considered for admission and/or funding, applicants should have, or be expected to receive: A high 2.i (or equivalent from an overseas institution) in their undergraduate degree; we would also expect consistently high marks throughout the degree. If a Master's degree has been completed or is being pursued, a final mark of similar level would be expected. 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, January 2028

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time

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

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