Molecular Cell Biology (4 years) MPhil/PhD
University College London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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4 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

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SEP-25

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6 years

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OverviewThe four-year Molecular Cell Biology PhD programme at the MRC LMCB provides a broad in-depth training in fundamental aspects of biomedical science. The programme provides students with the opportunity to carry out cutting edge research in an internationally competitive environment. First-year rotations through three different laboratories, a bespoke tutorial series and the potential for a ‘fourth rotation’ in either UCSF or Hokkaido University are some of the programme ...Read more
Overview

The four-year Molecular Cell Biology PhD programme at the MRC LMCB provides a broad in-depth training in fundamental aspects of biomedical science. The programme provides students with the opportunity to carry out cutting edge research in an internationally competitive environment. First-year rotations through three different laboratories, a bespoke tutorial series and the potential for a ‘fourth rotation’ in either UCSF or Hokkaido University are some of the programme highlights.

Careers

Recent graduates have secured positions as research fellows and postdoctoral researchers at leading UK universities including Cambridge and UCL and at overseas organisations such as Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center, USA and the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. Graduates of the programme have also established careers within the scientific technology and pharmaceutical industries.

Employability

Throughout the course of the PhD programme students gain a wide range of employability skills, these include but are not limited to, training in presentation skills, computer literacy, reading and analysis of scientific papers, team working, committee membership, event organisation (including outreach events) and cutting edge microscopy training.

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CUG Ranking
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9th

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or a recognised Master's degree in an appropriate subject.

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£6,035 per year

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£34,400 per year

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£34,400 per year

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Gower Street London Camden WC1E 6BT United Kingdom
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