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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
17-APR-24, 08-OCT-24
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full time
17-APR-24..
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Part time
17-APR-24..
5 years
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Three years of supervised laboratory-based research (five years part-time) examined by thesis and viva voce. PhD students are typically science graduates, medical students combining clinical training with the PhD, and clinically qualified doctors undertaking scientific training.
Research is in the areas of clinical transplantation, transplant immunology, orthopaedic research, regenerative medicine, urology and vascular research and covers basic biology through to clinical therapies. Specific research training relevant to your own project is provided in the laboratory in which you work. Further training is provided within the Biomedical Campus and elsewhere in the University and includes graduate workshops on research techniques, research seminars, and graduate student education seminars on generic subjects such as intellectual property rights, statistics, bioinformatics, communication skills, writing a thesis or paper, entrepreneurship, etc.
Candidates wishing to take a shorter course of research may apply for the MPhil in Medical Sciences, which is also examined by thesis and viva voce.
Assessment
Thesis
Examination for the PhD degree involves submission of a written thesis of not more than 60,000 words. This is followed by an oral examination based on both the thesis and a broader knowledge of the chosen area of research. The thesis should provide evidence that the student can design and carry out investigations, assess and interpret the results obtained, and place the work in the wider perspectives of the subject.
Other
All PhD students are required to undergo formal assessment (by written report and viva) at the end of their first year. If successful, the student moves from being "probationary" to being registered for the PhD and can proceed with their project.
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK 2.1 Honours Degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,387 per year
Students from Domestic
University Composition Fee: £9,387; Maintenance: £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
University Composition Fee: £35,673; Maintenance: £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
University Composition Fee: £35,673; Maintenance: £17,668; The mentioned fee is for the 2023-24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024-25 year entry.