Doctor of Philosophy in Paediatrics at University of Cambridge

Doctoral studies are carried out by science postgraduates, medical students combining clinical training with the PhD, and clinically qualified doctors undertaking scientific training. Each student conducts their PhD project under the direction of their principal Supervisor, with additional teaching and guidance provided by their wider supervisory team.

Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine  |  Department: Department of Paediatrics  |  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

You will be required to attend seminars and have the opportunity to attend scientific meetings. You will be expected to attend courses, either directly related to your research or those that teach you related skills, such as how to write a scientific paper, use databases, interact with the media, and so on. Thesis / Dissertation Examination for the PhD degree involves submission of a written thesis of not more than 60,000 words in length, exclusive of figures, photographs, tables, appendices and bibliography.

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