Master of Philosophy in Therapeutic Sciences at University of Cambridge

The course aims to select a cohort of students with the skills, motivation and ability to excel to create the next generation of scientific and business leaders in the therapeutics and healthcare sectors. This highly multi-disciplinary course is co-developed and co-delivered with industry experts. Students will develop an understanding of the mechanisms underlying normal function and subsequent dysfunction in human diseases and their amelioration or cure with advanced therapeutic regimes.

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

Students will need to gain a minimum of a pass mark in the overall components of their MPhil examination elements and should refer to the relevant PhD department for further guidance on academic requirements and how to apply. Thesis / Dissertation A heavily-weighted dissertation not exceeding 10,000 words (excluding bibliography) will constitute 70% of the final mark.

Career pathways

The close industry partner involvement in the development and delivery of the course sets it apart from others in the UK and internationally. Students will benefit greatly from the academic expertise and real-world insights which will be brought together in the proposed academic-industry partnership.

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