2 course(s) offered in the Department of Psychology
Biological Science (Psychology) by thesis - MPhil
The full‑time MPhil is a one‑year research degree supervised by an expert in your chosen field. You will focus on your own research project and complete the course with a thesis and an oral exam.
Some students take the MPhil on its own with only one year of funding. To continue to the PhD, you need satisfactory MPhil results and three more years of study and funding. Your PhD can develop ideas from your MPhil, but the work must be new.
Staff can answer informal questions about their research areas. If you know what you want to study, contact a potential supervisor early to check if they can support your project. We offer training in research methods, data analysis, and presentation skills.
Psychology - PhD
The PhD is the main research degree in the department, and most postgraduate students take it. It is a challenging programme, and applicants need strong academic ability and motivation.
The PhD usually takes three to four years of full‑time study, including a probationary period. Students are normally expected to live in Cambridge during this time.
The degree is assessed by a 60,000‑word thesis and an oral exam.
1 course(s) also advertised in the Department of Psychology
Biological Sciences BBSRC DTP - PhD
From the School of the Biological Sciences
The Cambridge Biosciences DTP is a four year fully-funded PhD programme that aims to create highly skilled and employable people. The programme offers training across 23 University Departments/Institutes and 3 Partner Institutes providing access to a wide range of research areas related to the strategic themes of the BBSRC. We offer two types of DTP studentships:
Targeted
iCase
During the programme, DTP Targeted students will undertake two ten-week rotations in different labs before commencing their PhD. They will receive training in a variety of areas including but not limited to statistics, programming, ethics, data analysis, scientific writing and public engagement. Students will also undertake a 12-week internship (PIPS).
iCase students are not required to undertake rotations but may do so if they feel that this training would be useful. They must undertake a placement with their Industrial Partner for a minimum of three months and a maximum of 18 months.
Students will be expected to submit their thesis at the end of the fourth year.
Part-time study, whilst not the norm, may be viable, depending on the project, and will be considered on a case by case basis so please discuss this option with your proposed supervisor before making an application for this mode of study.