Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science (Clinical Biochemistry - IMS Epidemiology) at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

IMS Epidemiology is a research division, within the Institute of Metabolic Science, in the School of Clinical Medicine's Department of Clinical Biochemistry. We investigate the causes and prevention of obesity and diabetes. Our PhD students have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research under the supervision of senior scientists supported by postdoctoral researchers and a large team of fieldworkers, data managers, statisticians, study coordinators, technical and administrative staff.

Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine | Department: Clinical Biochemistry - Institute of Metabolic Science Epidemiology | 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

Thesis / Dissertation The PhD is examined by thesis (maximum of 60,000 words) and a viva conducted by two examiners.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. IMS Epidemiology offers a programme for those students who already have a master's degree or equivalent training in an appropriate scientific discipline. Applicants who do not have a master's degree or equivalent are encouraged to consider first undertaking the MPhil in Population Health Sciences course, which we co-lead. The academic requirement for entry to our PhD course is that students undertaking the MPhil in Population Health Sciences in Cambridge should pass the course at their first attempt (i.e. not require a viva). 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: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 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/cveppdmsc/apply

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