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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
08-OCT-24
1 year
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full time
08-OCT-24
1 year
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Part time
08-OCT-24
2 years
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The Department of Zoology brings together researchers from a great diversity of disciplines, ranging from cell biology to field ecology. What unites us is an interest in the whole organism, and in how systems interact across different levels of organisation to generate the complexity of form, function and behaviour that is observed in the living world. Evolution is a theme that underpins and unites much of our work, as does an appreciation of the interaction between living organisms and their environments.
The MPhil degree is a one-year full-time course of research, culminating in the submission of a thesis after 11 months, followed by a viva voce examination. There are no taught components to this course but students do attend appropriate lectures and courses including training and transferable skills.
The course introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims are:
By the end of the programme, students will have:
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK 2.1 Honours Degree. Appropriate research experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,387 per year
Students from Domestic
The above mentioned fee is University Composition Fee. Students also additionally need to pay maintenance fee £17,668. The mentioned fee is for the 2023-24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024-25 year entry.
£35,673 per year
Students from EU
The above mentioned fee is University Composition Fee. Students also additionally need to pay maintenance fee £17,668; The mentioned fee is for the 2023-24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024-25 year entry.
£35,673 per year
Students from International
The above mentioned fee is University Composition Fee. Students also additionally need to pay maintenance fee £17,668; The mentioned fee is for the 2023-24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024-25 year entry.
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