Master of Philosophy in Medical Science (Oncology) at University of Cambridge

The MPhil degree is offered full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 months. It is designed to produce postgraduates with rigorous research and analytical skills, who are exceptionally well equipped to go on to doctoral study, postgraduate research, or employment in industry and the public sector. Students undertake a bespoke research project, which is agreed at the application stage with their Principal Supervisor.

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

Towards the end of their MPhil course, students produce a written thesis about their research project. Assessment for award of MPhil degree is by oral examination of the student's research thesis and their broader knowledge of their chosen area of research. At the end of the course, examination for the MPhil degree involves submission of a written thesis of up to 20,000 words, followed by an oral examination based on both their thesis and a broader knowledge of their chosen area of research.

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