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The Department of Medicine offers postgraduate students the opportunity to work with world leading scientists to expand knowledge and understanding across the whole spectrum of medical science from basic biology to clinical therapies.

You can apply for funding via a number of different routes to help cover your postgraduate study costs.

 

MPhil courses

MPhil in Translational Medical Research

The MPhil in Translational Medical Research is a 1-year programme tailored for the next generation of scientists and practitioners in Translational Medicine. The course provides hands-on experience in state-of-the-art research complemented with a strong foundation of lectures, practical courses, literature reviews, and transferable skills workshops, all delivered by internationally recognized experts in the field.
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MPhil in Medical Science

The MPhil in Medical Science is a 1-year programme covering the whole spectrum of medical science from basic biology to clinical therapies.
 

PhD courses

PhD in Medicine

The PhD in Medicine is a 4-year programme covering the whole spectrum of medical science from basic biology to clinical therapies.
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PhD in Immunity and Infection

The PhD in Immunity and Infection at CITIID is a 4-year programme, offering students a unique opportunity to harness our excellent mix of capabilities in basic research and clinical facilities to tackle some of the biggest global health challenges.
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National Institutes of Health Oxford/Cambridge PhD Programme

This programme is a 4-year PhD programme in collaboration with the NIH, whereby students spend two years at Cambridge and two years at the NIH.

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Cambridge BHF 4-Year PhD Studentship Programme in Cardiovascular Research

This programme aims to train scientists in cross-disciplinary research related to cardiovascular disease, particularly those who can work effectively across traditional disciplines and lead collaborative research projects. The programme combines formal training in molecular and cellular biology, physiology of model organisms, human physiology, and human genetics and genomics.

 
 

Professional development

SMART course

The SMART course is a research methodology course designed for anaesthetists in training, organised by our Perioperative, Acute, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine (PACE) section. The course provides a complete overview of the research process, from setting up a project through gathering and analysing data, to presenting and publishing your results.

Cambridge Advance Online: Microbiome Research Design

Learn to design microbiome studies, explore gut bacteria’s role in health and disease and uncover new research opportunities in this fast-moving field.
 
Course lead: Dr Virginia A Pedicord (Group Leader and Principal Investigator, Department of Medicine & CITIID; Co-Director, Cambridge Immunology Network)
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Cambridge Advance Online: Novel Clinical Trial Design in Translational Medicine

Transform your approach to clinical trials by exploring cutting-edge innovations in trial design and digital technologies.
 
Course co-lead: Dr Mark Toshner (Director of the Heart Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility)

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