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Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
We welcome applications from highly qualified students of all nationalities.
European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) is an outstation of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). You must first secure a place on the EMBL International PhD Programm (EIPP) before applying to the University of Cambridge. For information on the EIPP and how to apply, please refer to https://www.ebi.ac.uk/research/eipp
All applications need to be supported by a minimum of two academic reference letters and are evaluated solely on the basis of qualification and scientific potential.
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 6.5 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Total | 7.0 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
CAE
Score: Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
CPE
Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).
Visa Information
If you are made an offer, an ATAS will be required in order to obtain a Visa.
Do not apply for an ATAS unless you have been made an offer.
A CAH3 code, which will be used to make your ATAS application, will be provided in your offer letter.