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The Life Sciencesconsist of the areasof science which are concerned with the scientific study of living organisms, microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beingsas well as related areas like bioethicsand biology. The latter beingthe founding area of life sciences; technologicaladvances in molecular biologyand biotechnologyhave resulted in the development of specializations and new, sometimes interdisciplinaryfields.
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This is a one-year full-time research MPhil. Assessment is by submission of a thesis and an oral examination. Students start in October, Read more...
The Department of Zoology brings together researchers from a great diversity of disciplines, ranging from cell biology to field ecology. Read more...
Postgraduate training is very different from undergraduate courses. It is based on individual needs and abilities, and is designed to help Read more...
The course introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims are to give students with relevant experience Read more...
Research training within the Department has several essential components, the first and foremost being the research project itself, to Read more...
The mission of the MRC Toxicology Unit is to deliver field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. This is achieved by Read more...
The MPhil in Biotechnology is a unique programme that draws on world-leading academics and industry champions to deliver an in-depth Read more...
Established in 1983, the EMBL International PhD Programme provides students with the best starting platform for a successful career in Read more...
The PhD in Computation, Cognition and Language is a PhD track for students who conduct basic and applied research in the computational Read more...
The MPhil in Biological Sciences provides students with an opportunity to undertake a period of study and research in Developmental Read more...
The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute is a world-leading centre for stem cell research with a mission to transform human health through a deep Read more...
The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute is a world-leading centre for stem cell research with a mission to transform human health through a deep Read more...
Research at the Medical Research Council - Mitochondrial Biology Unit (MBU) at the University of Cambridge aims to understand the Read more...
Three years of supervised laboratory-based research (five years part-time) examined by thesis and an oral examination. Applicants are Read more...
The Department of Veterinary Medicine houses a wide range of skilled staff, facilities and equipment, and has a wide clinical patient group Read more...
One year of supervised laboratory-based research examined by thesis and an oral examination. This is not a taught course. Applicants are Read more...
The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN) offers excellent opportunities and facilities for training in research, Read more...
The MPhil in Biological Sciences provides students with an opportunity to undertake a period of study and research in Reproduction and Read more...