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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
University of Cambridge
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Study mode
Part time
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Start date
17-APR-24, 08-OCT-24
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Duration
5 years
Course summary
The mission of the MRC Toxicology Unit is to deliver field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. This is achieved by pursuing an integrated scientific programme, using unbiased systems approaches to examine the effects of exposure to chemicals, radiation and external biological agents. Toxicology research in the Unit impacts on major areas of socioeconomic importance, namely drug development and diseases that result from exposure to both endogenous toxic agents and environmental hazards.
The course introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims are:
- To give students with relevant experience the opportunity to carry out focussed research in the discipline under supervision; and
- To give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests
In addition to receiving outstanding research training pertinent to the topic of the PhD, students will attend excellent core skills lectures provided by the University of Leicester and subsequently the Graduate School of Life Sciences and the wider University of Cambridge
Assessment
Thesis
The PhD is assessed via a PhD thesis and a subsequent viva. The thesis is not to exceed 60,000 words (80,000 by special permission) excluding bibliography, figures, appendices, etc. Double-spaced or one-and-a-half-spaced. Single- or double-sided printing.
Applicants will therefore be undertaking at least the first 18 months of their PhD at the Unit’s current premises in Leicester. There may also be a short period of disruption during the relocation. Successful applicants will enjoy membership of a University of Cambridge College from commencement of their PhD in October 2018, but will initially have only limited access to College facilities due to the location of the Unit. In addition to receiving outstanding research training pertinent to the topic of the PhD, students will attend excellent core skills lectures provided by the University of Leicester and subsequently the Graduate School of Life Sciences and the wider University of Cambridge.
Application deadline
04 October 2023, 15 January 2024
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 21,404per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
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Campus address
University of Cambridge, The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TN, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
1st out of 97
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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