MPhil in Biological Sciences (Infection Biology and Molecular Immunology) by advanced study

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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11 monthsProgram duration

56,083 GBPTuition Fee/year

24 Apr, 2024Application Deadline

YesScholarships

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Program overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MPhil in Biological Sciences provides students with an opportunity to undertake a period of study and research in Infection Biology and Molecular Immunology, one of the Faculty’s key research pathways.
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically illustrated how understanding the biology of infectious agents and of the host immune system is fundamental to human health and prosperity. Our knowledge of infection and immunity is increasing at a rapid rate, opening opportunities for new therapies, new vaccines, and a better understanding of disease emergence that will help safeguard human health and food security in the 21st century. The Infection Biology & Molecular Immunology MPhil is specifically targeted at providing advanced training in the experimental skills and theoretical concepts that underpin modern infection biology and molecular immunology research.
The course will draw upon the breadth and international strengths in infection biology and molecular immunology within the University of Cambridge and associated research institutes; notably, the Departments of Biochemistry, Clinical Neuroscience, Genetics, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pathology, Physiology Development and Neuroscience, Plant Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology.
The MPhil is offered by the Faculty of Biology as a full-time period of study and research and introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge in Infection Biology and Molecular Immunology.
The MPhil course adopts interactive and discussion-based teaching, much of which is seminar-style where student participation and discussion are strongly encouraged. This is complemented with extensive lab-based training during a research project (up to 32 weeks + 6 weeks writing up time) with students integrated into one of the many participating research groups (selected after starting the MPhil, having been introduced to projects and groups).
The main aims are to give students with relevant experience at the first-degree level the opportunity:
to carry out focussed research in the discipline under close supervision; to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests; to be introduced to the skills of experimental design, project management and time management that are needed in research; to become familiar with the practicalities of laboratory research, including record keeping, data handling and professional laboratory practice; to learn analytical techniques needed to understand and contextualise their research; to familiarise themselves with scientific writing and presentation skills. Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate:

advanced knowledge and understanding of the biological and biomedical sciences relevant to the study of their specialisation;
in-depth knowledge of an aspect of their specialisation;
a broad understanding of modern research techniques and thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their research topic;
knowledge of the theoretical approaches relevant to their specialisation and training in critical thinking in the area;
expertise in research methods and analysis of research data;
originality in the application of knowledge, together with the practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the field.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Immunology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

advanced knowledge and understanding of the biological and biomedical sciences relevant to the study of their specialisation;
in-depth knowledge of an aspect of their specialisation;
a broad understanding of modern research techniques and thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their research topic;
knowledge of the theoretical approaches relevant to their specialisation and training in critical thinking in the area;
expertise in research methods and analysis of research data;
originality in the application of knowledge, together with the practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the field.

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Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

193+

TOEFL

100+

IELTS

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.

For this programme, applicants should already have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class honours or equivalent in any subject relevant to the programme (including Biosciences, Biomedical science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Psychology, Medicine, Statistics, Epidemiology, Agriculture, Botany, Plant or Crop Sciences, Crop Protection, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, and related subjects).

Application Deadline

24 Apr 2024

Program Duration

11 Months

Starting Month(s)

Oct

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

28,483 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

56,083 GBP

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MPhil in Biological Sciences (Infection Biology and Molecular Immunology) by advanced study

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

11 monthsProgram duration

56,083 GBPTuition Fee/year

24 Apr, 2024Application Deadline

YesScholarships

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