Master of Philosophy in Biological Science (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology) by thesis at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology occasionally takes on MPhil students, provided they have the support of a group leader in the Laboratory. Students should contact the group leader directly to obtain support. For information on our faculty members’ research interests, please visit the Research and the Research Leaders pages on the LMB website.

Faculty: School of the Biological Sciences | Department: MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology | Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The research MPhil is assessed by submission of a thesis and an oral examination. Students start in October and the thesis is submitted by the end of August. The Thesis should not be more than 20,000 words in length, 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. 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 14,562 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: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time

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

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