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Postgraduate Study

Course closed:

Biological Sciences is no longer accepting new applications.

Funding Opportunities

Funding received from BBSRC allows the Cambridge Bioscience DTP to offer successful applicants a studentship which includes: fees, a stipend and research costs. 

General Funding Opportunities


Fees and Maintenance

My fee status is:

I shall have the following financial dependants:

Your Estimated Annual Commitment:

Component Cost
University Composition Fee £9,387
Maintenance £17,668
Total Annual Commitment £27,055

Key Information


3-4 years full-time

5-7 years part-time

Doctor of Philosophy

School of the Biological Sciences This course is advertised in multiple departments. Please see the Overview tab for more details.

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Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 15, 2022
Application deadline
Dec. 1, 2022
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2023

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 1, 2022
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 12, 2022

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2023, Lent 2024 and Easter 2024.