Research Programmes

Doctoral study

For those who have a clear idea of the project they wish to pursue and want to undertake a PhD, use the Find a Supervisor page to search for potential supervisors in your chose field and contact them to discuss ideas for research projects.

Use the Course Directory search to find out more information, including application and funding deadlines, and how to apply.

For support making an application for doctoral study, AIM:PhD is a 6-month free programme helping those interested in applying for a PhD to prepare their application to the University Cambridge.

Master's courses

The MPhil by dissertation, also called the MPhil by thesis, consists of a one-year research project in a specific laboratory, examined by thesis and oral only. This route is best suited for anyone with a clear idea about the specific research interests they would like to pursue.

Use the Find a Supervisor page to search for potential supervisors in your chosen field and contact them to discuss ideas for research projects.

An MPhil can provide an excellent transition to full-scale PhD research. They introduce you to research skills and specialist knowledge, and an MPhil dissertation may be a valuable introductory experience in the preparation of and work on a research dissertation.

There is no automatic continuation from an MPhil to a PhD - an application must be made to 'continue', and a suitable supervisor must be identified.

Use the Course Directory search to find out more information, including application and funding deadlines, and how to apply.