Master of Philosophy in Medical Science (CRUK CI) at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The CRUK CI MPhil is a 12-month course, during which time the student is expected to complete a research project, and write and submit a thesis of no more than 20,000 words. The student will then be examined orally on the thesis and on the wider field of related research. Each student is supported by a Principal Supervisor who is normally a Group Leader, or a senior CRUK CI academic leading on a specific project.

Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine | Department: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months 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

All students are encouraged to attend lectures of interest both in the Institute and in the wider University. This will normally include delivering a presentation on their most recent research project, and interview(s) with the recruiting Group Leader and at least one other senior academic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. The undergraduate degree must be in a related or relevant subject. 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 15,012 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 43,560 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; 24 months part-time

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

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