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MPhil in Biological Science (Sanger Institute) by thesis

University of Cambridge

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Cambridge

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

This is a one-year full-time research MPhil. Assessment is by submission of a thesis and an oral examination. Students start in October, with the submission of the thesis by the end of August.The MPhil aims to provide research opportunities in the field of genomic science that reflect the unique nature of Sanger Institute science, with an emphasis on large-scale, high-throughput approaches and the development of a blend of wet-lab and computational skills. The Institute also aims to provide students with general research and transferable skills training in addition to training in their specific research area.Applicants will generally have a bioscience background, but applicants with a computational or mathematical background can also apply.Learning OutcomesBy the end of the MPhil, students will be expected to have acquired a detailed understanding of the relevant areas of genomics that underlie their research project and write a thesis on their work (of not more than 20,000 words in length, excluding figures, tables, footnotes, appendices and bibliography). They will also be expected to have attended courses or lectures on general research and transferable skills, covering subjects such as bioinformatics, statistics, ethics, research integrity, scientific writing and presentation skills, together with the Institute’s Graduate Student Lecture Series and student journal club.

Application deadline

02/10/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 3,278month

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University information

University of Cambridge

  • University League Table

    1st

  • Campus address

    University of Cambridge, The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1TN, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    1st out of 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    203 87%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    5th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    7th

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