MPhil in Biological Sciences (Cell Science) by advanced study

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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# 5QS Subject Rankings

11 monthsProgram duration

56,083 GBPTuition Fee/year

24 Apr, 2024Application Deadline

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

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 Cell Science, one of the Faculty’s key research pathways.
Cells are the fundamental functional units of life, from single celled organisms, such as bacteria, protozoa and fungi, to multi-cellular eukaryotes. Yet we still cannot claim that we understand cells well enough. Each cell has its own structural and functional features, engaged in complex communication with its immediate milieu and capable of plasticity. It is the behaviour, function and fate of cells that ultimately govern organismal state, both in physiological and pathological settings. Knowing how cells work informs our understanding of how the growing number of human disease genes can cause pathology. In this exciting time of technological innovation, the field is evolving rapidly, allowing us to extract a plethora of fine-grained information and to look into the cellular world with a holistic, interdisciplinary perspective.
This MPhil aims to convey a detailed understanding of a diverse range of biological processes, examined at the level of an intact cell as well as cell manipulations for biomedical applications. The topics covered include cellular organisation with in-depth insight into the structures and functions of key organelles, communication within and between cells, cell stress, cell fate (division, differentiation, regeneration and death) and cell therapy/regenerative therapeutics. As such the concepts and experimental approaches covered in this course are central to the full range of present-day life sciences. Although we will not focus on specific diseases, the workshops and discussions will often include relevant pathophysiological contexts to aid our understanding of disease mechanisms.
The course will draw upon the breadth and international strengths in cell science within the University of Cambridge and associated research institutes; notably the Departments of Biochemistry, Genetics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology Development and Neuroscience, Plant Sciences, Zoology, the Gurdon Institute, the MRC Toxicology Unit, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, the Sainsbury Laboratory and the Wellcome-MRC Stem Cell Institute.
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 Cell Science.
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 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 become familiar with scientific writing and presentation skills.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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 become familiar with scientific writing and presentation skills.

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Admission Requirements

IELTS

TOEFL

100+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

193+

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

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

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#3
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#2
2015
#2
2016
#2
2017
#3
2018
#3
2019
#3
2020
#3
2021
#3
2022
#3
2023
#5
2024
#5
2025
#5

Ranking criteria

Overall

92.1

Academic Reputation

96.3

Citations per Paper

91.4

Employer Reputation

96.9

H-index Citations

87.8

International Research Network

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MPhil in Biological Sciences (Cell Science) by advanced study

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

# 5QS Subject Rankings

11 monthsProgram duration

56,083 GBPTuition Fee/year

24 Apr, 2024Application Deadline

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