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  4. MPhil + PhD in Developmental Biology

MPhil + PhD in Developmental Biology

4 Years On Campus Dual-phd Program

University of Cambridge

Program Overview

The Wellcome Trust and University of Cambridge four-year PhD programme in Developmental Mechanisms has a one plus three structure: the first year is an integral MPhil in Developmental Biology after which students progress on to the PhD (years two to four of the programme). Around 45 developmental biology laboratories participate in the programme, across four University departments (Physiology, Development & Neuroscience [PDN], Biochemistry, Genetics, and Zoology) including members of these departments who are based at the Wellcome Trust and the Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute. Interdisciplinary projects at the interface between the physical sciences and developmental biology are encouraged, with co-supervisors available in the Departments of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Physics.

Program Key Stats

£40592 (Annual cost)



21 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A first-class or high 2.i degree, IELTS of 7.0 TOEFL ibT of 100, CAE Grade A or B with at least 193 in each individual element, CPE Grade A, B, or C with at least 200 in each individual element, Two academic references, Transcripts, Reasons for applying, CV, ATAS

Career Options

  • Microscopy Facility Manager/Assistant Director
  • Assistant or Associate Professor in Cell Biology
  • Postdoctoral Scholar
  • Faculty
  • Assistant professor

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