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PhD
University of Cambridge
PhD in Paediatrics
University of Cambridge

PhD in Paediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

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Full time | University of Cambridge | 3 years | APR-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

APR-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Pediatrics

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Doctoral studies are carried out by science graduates, medical students combining clinical training with the PhD, and clinically qualified doctors undertaking scientific training. Each student conducts their PhD project under the direction of their principal supervisor, with additional teaching and guidance provided by a second supervisor.

The PhD course provides:

  • a period of a sustained in-depth study of a specific topic;
  • an environment that encourages originality and creativity in research;
  • skills to enable a student to critically examine the background literature relevant to their specific research area;
  • the opportunity to develop skills in making and testing hypotheses, in developing new theories, and in planning and conducting experiments;
  • the opportunity to expand a student’s knowledge of a research area, including its theoretical foundations and the specific techniques used to study it;
  • the opportunity to gain knowledge of the broader field of paediatric research; and
  • an environment in which to develop skills in written work, oral presentation and publishing research results in high-profile scientific journals, through constructive feedback.

Graduate training is very different from undergraduate study. It is based on individual needs and abilities, is designed to help you to think clearly, originally and practically, and to prepare you for leadership in science.

Modules

Thesis / Dissertation
Examination for the PhD degree involves submission of a written thesis of not more than 60,000 words followed by an oral examination based on both the thesis and the wider field of knowledge. The oral examination is conducted by two examiners, one from the University of Cambridge and one external to the University of Cambridge.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,858

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£37,458

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK 2.1 Honours Degree. The Undergraduate degree should be relevant to the topic of the proposed PhD.

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