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Apply using the Applicant Portal
The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the £70 application fee. Further information on application fees see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.
This course is part of a scheme within the Graduate School of Life Sciences which enables three applications to be made with payment of a single £70 application fee. A list of other eligible courses and further information can be found here.
Selection Process
Applications are considered as they are received on a rolling basis. Applicants should expect to hear whether or not they have been accepted by the Department within six weeks of submitting their completed application and required supporting documents.
Candidates are usually interviewed by at least two academic members of the Department. Candidates who are currently based overseas, and who are not able to attend in person, may be interviewed by telephone or Skype.
Further information on How To Apply
Things You'll Need
In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - you can check using our tool - Statement of Interest (M)
- Research Proposal (O)
- Proposed Supervisor (O)
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.