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.

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.