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Qualification
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
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Location
University of Cambridge
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-OCT-26
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Duration
12 Months
Course summary
The Institute of Metabolic Science - Metabolic Research Laboratories (IMS-MRL) is now offering a new taught MPhil in Obesity, Endocrinology and Metabolism which comprises a large research component. We advise potential MPhil applicants to apply for this taught MPhil https://www.mrl.ims.cam.ac.uk/study-us/taught-mphil. Applications to this MPhil by research will only be considered in specific circumstances or for those wishing to study part-time. Please contact the department to discuss if you should apply for this research MPhil (Metabolism_MPhil@medschl.cam.ac.uk) Students receive training in scientific laboratory skills and methods appropriate to the project. Postgraduate students also attend regular IMS-MRL lectures and weekly seminars given by local, national and international speakers. All students are encouraged to attend appropriate training courses provided by the University Postgraduate School of Life Sciences. Students have opportunities to present their work at group meetings and seminars within the IMS-MRL as well as at conferences and symposia. There is an energetic student community at the IMS-MRL that organises regular events such as a student journal club and an annual student symposium. The course introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims are: to give students with relevant experience at a first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision and to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.
Application deadline
15/04/2026
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