PhD in Oncology

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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# 5QS Subject Rankings

36 monthsProgram duration

56,083 GBPTuition Fee/year

16 May, 2024Application Deadline

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Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD course is a three to four years full-time, or five to seven years part-time research-based course.
Full-time PhD students are probationary in the first year and progression to the second year (and registration for the PhD) depends on a successful first-year assessment. The first-year probationary assessment involves the submission of a written progress report that covers the research work completed, a review of appropriate literature and a clear indication of how the PhD will develop in the second and third years (i.e. future work). The report is assessed by two assessors and an oral examination of the report will be undertaken.
Part-time students are on probation for their first two years and should complete their registration assessment before they enter their third year. In addition, full-time and part-time students are also required to produce regular written progress reports.
At the end of their course, students produce a thesis of 60,000 words maximum, followed by an oral examination based on both their thesis and a broader knowledge of their chosen area of research. Students are provided with information which clearly sets out what is expected of them in order to obtain their degree.
Most research training is provided within the structure of the student’s research group and informal opportunities to develop research skills are available through mentoring by other members of staff and fellow students. All students are encouraged to attend scientific meetings, seminars and postgraduate courses relevant to their area of interest. They are also expected to participate in journal clubs and lab meetings and to take advantage of the numerous and varied opportunities including transferable skills training offered by the University.
Each student is assigned a Principal Supervisor who oversees their research project and an adviser who provides additional support. Our Postgraduate Administrator acts as the first point of contact for any student with a query or difficulty that is not directly related to their scientific work. All student matters in the department are overseen by our Director of Postgraduate Education and the Cancer Biology Postgraduate Education Committee.
The PhD course provides:

a period of a sustained in-depth study of a specific topic;
an environment that encourages the student’s originality and creativity in their research;
skills to enable the 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 the student’s knowledge of their research area, including its theoretical foundations and the specific techniques used to study it;
the opportunity to gain knowledge of the broader field of cancer research; and
an environment in which to develop skills in written work, oral presentation and publishing the results of their research in high-profile scientific journals, through constructive feedback of written work and oral presentations.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

a period of a sustained in-depth study of a specific topic;
an environment that encourages the student’s originality and creativity in their research;
skills to enable the 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 the student’s knowledge of their research area, including its theoretical foundations and the specific techniques used to study it;
the opportunity to gain knowledge of the broader field of cancer research; and
an environment in which to develop skills in written work, oral presentation and publishing the results of their research in high-profile scientific journals, through constructive feedback of written work and oral presentations.

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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.

The undergraduate degree must be in a subject relevant or related to the proposed PhD research project.

Application Deadline

16 May 2024

Program Duration

3 Years

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

Other Expenses

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QS subject rankings

2013
#3
2014
#3
2015
#3
2016
#3
2017
#3
2018
#3
2019
#3
2020
#3
2021
#4
2022
#4
2023
#5
2024
#5
2025
#5

Ranking criteria

Overall

90.3

Academic Reputation

93.9

Citations per Paper

90.9

Employer Reputation

96.6

H-index Citations

85.6

International Research Network

77.6

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PhD in Oncology

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

# 5QS Subject Rankings

36 monthsProgram duration

56,083 GBPTuition Fee/year

16 May, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

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Application

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

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