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Teaching
The course is exclusively by research. Students are integrated into the research culture of the department by joining a research group. Most research training is provided within the group structure and overseen by their research supervisor. Each student will also be provided with a mentor who will offer independent guidance throughout the degree. Students are expected to attend the department's research seminars and also postgraduate courses and skills training offered by the Postgraduate School of Life Sciences (PSLS) relevant to their training. Visit the Researcher Development page on the PSLS website for more information.
| One to one supervision | Supervision will vary from student to student in accordance with student needs and with the academic requirements of the project. However, all students can expect to interact with a member of their supervision team on a daily-to-weekly basis. Students can expect to receive direct guidance from their academic supervisor on at least a monthly basis, with more frequent guidance if required. The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. |
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| Seminars & classes | Students are expected to attend the department's research seminars and the postgraduate seminars run by the postgraduate students. Students may wish to attend seminars in other departments throughout the University. |
| Literature Reviews | Literature reviews will form part of the course. |
| Posters and Presentations | Posters and presentations may form part of the course. |
Feedback
Each student will receive continuous feedback from their research supervisor throughout the duration of their degree. Students are also encouraged to meet with their mentors and to review their own progress, and students can also expect to receive termly formal feedback reports via the online feedback and reporting system.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
The examination for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Biological Science (Pathology) consists of a thesis of not more than 20,000 words in length, exclusive of tables, footnotes, bibliography, and appendices. The assessment also includes an oral examination with two examiners on the thesis and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls.