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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
JAN
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
Select a an exam type
Established in 1983, the EMBL International PhD Programme provides students with the best starting platform for a successful career in science. Characterised by first-class training, internationality, dedicated mentoring and early independence in research, it is among the world's most competitive PhD training schemes. All of EMBL's six outstations participate in the programme.
EMBL-EBI provides a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment in which research and service provision are closely allied. We are a world leader in bioinformatics research and service provision, as we are at the centre of global efforts to collect and disseminate biological data. We share a campus with the Wellcome Sanger Institute, 12 miles south of Cambridge in the United Kingdom
Assessment
Thesis
PhD thesis assessment is in accordance with University rules. Candidates should write as concisely as is possible, with clear and adequate exposition, and with the Degree Committee's prescribed limits of length and stylistic requirements.
Current word limit
The thesis is not to exceed 60,000 words (80,000 by special permission) exclusive of tables, footnotes, bibliography and appendices. Double-spaced or one-and-a-half spaced.
Viva
Essays
As determined by students' supervisors
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK 2.1 Honours Degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,858 per year
Students from Domestic
University Composition Fee: £9,858; Maintenance: £18,625.
£37,458 per year
Students from EU
University Composition Fee: £37,458; Maintenance: £18,625.
£37,458 per year
Students from International
University Composition Fee: £37,458; Maintenance: £18,625.