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Transferable skills training, with modules offered by the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme and the Biostatistics and Bioinformatics initiative from the Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery.
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Course-specific teaching (approximately 60 hours of lectures and tutorials) covering fundamental theory, current hot topics, and technical seminars.
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Lectures by experts in the field, including guest speakers and Cambridge Stem Cell Institute Principal Investigators.
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The University of Cambridge does not have a Master’s of Science (MSc) degree, which is often offered in different Universities in the UK or in other countries. Instead, a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is awarded for full-time Master's-level study. This has the same gravitas and is recognised as the same level of degree as the MSc.
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The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute offers the MPhil in Stem Cell Medicine which includes taught elements as well as hands-on lab experience and the MPhil in Biological Science (Stem Cell Biology) by thesis, which is lab-based only.
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For someone with limited experience in stem cell research or who are unsure on their preferred specialisation (e.g., stem cell systems, wet lab research, or bioinformatics), the taught MPhil may be the better option. It provides a broad coverage of stem cell topics while still offering extensive research experience.
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Applicants with a specific research focus may benefit from the MPhil by thesis, as it allows them to delve deeper into their chosen field.
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Evidence of a research progress and potential
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A strong research proposal
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Availability of a suitable Supervisor
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Access to the necessary resources for research
All applications must go through the University's Applicant Portal.
Application opens in September each year for the following Academic Year. There are three entry terms per Academic Year: Michelmas Term (October start), Lent Term (January start) and Easter Term (April start), although not all courses offer Lent and Easter starts, so do check the course pages.
Any type of research experience you can get is important, before you can really know whether a research PhD (or MPhil) is the right path for you. Summer student lab experience or perhaps longer research projects are both good examples, either within the CSCI or elsewhere.
Yes, students of any nationality are eligible to apply to for postgraduate study at the Stem Cell Institute, although the fee rate is higher for Overseas students.
Overseas are advised to tick the box in the online postgraduate application form to apply for the various Cambridge Funding Schemes, by the funding application deadline in early December. For funding opportunities and the respective deadlines see here.
Further information about fees status can be found here.
We have a number of Scholarships to offer in 2025-26 intake. Please see Postgraduate Funding | Cambridge Stem Cell Institute for details.
Not at application stage. If you are interviewed and made a conditional offer, you will be given a "pre-offer language condition". You would then need to arrange and pass a language test to meet your language condition.
Further information can be found here.
Yes. For example, if you achieved a 2:2 in your Bachelors, but also received a Masters Degree, you would be eligible.