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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.

 

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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AIM: PhD

AIM: PhD is a 6-month application support programme, designed to support PhD applicants with their application for doctoral study at the University of Cambridge through one-to-one mentoring and online group sessions.

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.
 

Cambridge Advance Online

University of Cambridge Online offers a broad programme of online short courses from the University of Cambridge. The aim of the courses is to deliver premium online learning experiences for professionals who want to advance their careers, connect with a network of peer learners, and gain insight from leaders in the field.

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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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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International Students

This section pulls together information from many sources across the website about applying to the University, and related matters, from an international student perspective and provides links to more detailed guidance.

Student support

If you need a bit of extra support while you're at university, whether it’s with your academic work or personal issues, we have an extensive welfare system in place.

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