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Master of Philosophy in Biological Sciences (Basic & Translational Neuroscience) by advanced study at University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MPhil in Biological Sciences (Basic and Translational Neuroscience) is a postgraduate course in neuroscience offering both taught and research components. This one-year neuroscience programme is aimed particularly at those who want to prepare for later studies at PhD level, clinicians and others who want graduate-level research training but for whom a full PhD might not be required or appropriate, and graduates who plan a career in translational neuroscience, including careers in the pharmaceutical industry.

Faculty: School of the Biological Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of Biology  |  Duration: 11 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis / Dissertation A report on the research project, not exceeding 10,000 words in length, including tables, figure legends, and appendices, but excluding bibliography.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. For this programme, applicants should already have or expect to obtain at least an upper second-class honours or equivalent in any subject relevant to the programme (including neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, medicine, statistics, epidemiology, physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and related subjects). English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,614 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 45,894 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 11 months full-time

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