Master of Philosophy in Biological Science (Plant Sciences) by thesis at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Department of Plant Sciences is an outstanding University Centre for research in plant and microbial sciences.

Faculty: School of the Biological Sciences | Department: Department of Plant Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 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

MPhil students must submit a thesis for examination within the maximum period of their study. In addition to undertaking their research, students will attend relevant courses and lectures, such as instrumentation, sequencing and database use, statistics, experimental design, analysing data, writing reports and a thesis, and giving effective scientific presentations. Thesis / Dissertation The examination for the MPhil degree consists of a thesis of not more than 20,000 words in length, exclusive of tables, footnotes, bibliography, and appendices.

Career pathways

This training also enables students from other scientific areas to pursue a career in plant sciences and other allied areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High 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: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time

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

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