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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Biological Science (Psychology) by thesis

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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1 yearDuration
£41,304Per Year (Intl)
£14,136Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MPhil Biological Science (Psychology) by thesis at University of Cambridge. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MPhil is one year of full-time research with an individual supervisor followed by an examination of a research thesis in an oral examination. The MPhil is most commonly taken as a standalone research degree by candidates with only one year of funding. If this course is taken as part of a route to the PhD a further three years of study and funding are required as well as satisfactory performance in the MPhil. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Psychology
Advanced Statistical Analysis
Literature Review and Synthesis
Thesis Development and Planning
Research Ethics and Governance
Specialist Psychology Seminar Series
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Oral Presentation and Communication Skills
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementThe research MPhil degree essentially follows the PhD format but is compressed into one year (full-time) or two years (part-time). Applicants should

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£41,304

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£41,304

Home Student Fee

£14,136

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
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