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Department of Medicine

Students work in lab

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

 

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Who this course is for

  • Science graduates
  • Medical students combining clinical training
  • Clinically qualified doctors undertaking scientific training

What to expect

Along with the specific research training provided in the laboratory in which you work, you'll receive further training including:

  • graduate workshops concentrating on research techniques
  • research seminars both on the Addenbrooke's site and elsewhere in the University
  • graduate student seminars dealing with generic skills such as intellectual property rights, writing a thesis or paper, and entrepreneurship

You will also be assigned a principal supervisor, whom you should expect to see on a regular basis. The department will also appoint a second supervisor whom you will meet less regularly and provides expertise in a related field.

Find out more about the programme

Meet the current students

Key dates

Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre
Applications open
Sept. 4, 2024
Application deadline
Jan. 14, 2026
Course Starts
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