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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Medical Science

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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Course Overview

Offered by University of Cambridge, the MPhil Medical Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. 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 Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) is one of the leading research institutions in the UK. The Institute’s mission is to determine the molecular mechanisms of disease in order to advance human health, and the working environment emphasises collaboration between basic and clinician scientists, meaning the students can learn from multiple different approaches to biomedical problems. There are 24 research groups working across three research themes (protein folding and quality control, membrane trafficking and organelle biology) and three disease areas where these fundamental p... 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 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
Protein Folding and Quality Control
Membrane Trafficking and Organelle Biology
Rare Genetic Diseases: Molecular Basis
Neurological Disease Pathogenesis
Intracellular Infection and Host-Pathogen Interactions
Research Methods in Biomedical Science
Scientific Communication and Public Engagement
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementCIMR welcomes applications from postgraduates to undertake research towards an MPhil in any of the labs based in CIMR. Learning outcomes At the end of their MPhil, students will have: Continuing Continuation from MPhil to PhD is possible although it is not automatic. a sound research proposal; Research Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Cambridge Institute for Medical Research This course is advertised in multiple departments.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

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Postgraduate Virtual Open Days - taking place in November each year, the Open Days focus on subject and course information. Funding Deadlines Course Funding Deadline Jan

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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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