Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Biochemistry at University of Cambridge

This is a research-based course. Students receive training in scientific laboratory skills and methods appropriate to the PhD project. Students undertake a specific research project of a three to four year duration (or part-time equivalent) and submit a thesis which is examined for the PhD.

Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine  |  Department: Department of Clinical Biochemistry  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In principle, the research project can be in any area of interest to Principal Investigators based in the IMS-MRL. Postgraduate students at the IMS-MRL are expected to attend IMS lectures, regular seminars by local, national and international speakers, and are encouraged to attend appropriate training courses provided by the University Postgraduate School of Life Sciences to widen their experience further. Thesis / Dissertation The student is expected to submit a thesis not to exceed 60,000 words within four years of starting study (or part-time equivalent).

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