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Biological Science (Psychology) by thesis is no longer accepting new applications.
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 application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, 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.
Applications are usually only considered for October entry.
This course is part of a scheme within the Postgraduate School of Life Sciences which enables three applications to be made with payment of a single application fee. A list of other eligible courses and further information can be found here.
Selection Process
Interviews will last approximately 30 minutes and may be conducted in person or by Skype, Zoom, MS Teams, etc. Telephone interviews are acceptable if Skype, Zoom or MS Teams are unavailable. Applicants are interviewed by at least two academic members of the department, including the prospective supervisor.
If you apply before 3 December 2024, you will receive a decision on your application in February. If you apply after 3 December 2024, you should expect to hear whether or not you have been successful within six weeks of submitting your completed application and required supporting documents.
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 - Project Title (250 characters) (mandatory)
- Research Summary (2500 characters) (mandatory)
- Proposed Supervisor (200 characters) (mandatory)
For more information on finding a supervisor, see below. - Research Experience (2500 characters) (mandatory)
- Statement of Interest (mandatory)
- Research Proposal (document upload) (mandatory)
Applicants are required to upload a copy of their research proposal. - School of Biological Sciences - Widening Participation Questionnaire
Applicants to this course are asked to complete an additional form to provide contextual information about their previous study. Find out more about our use of contextual information here: postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying/contextual-data.
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.
How to Find a Supervisor
It is important for applicants to be familiar with the research conducted by the department and the different research groups. Applicants must nominate a prospective supervisor on their application. It is essential that applicants contact a prospective supervisor and receive their support to apply before submitting their application. The support of a prospective supervisor does not guarantee the applicant a place on the course, nor does it guarantee funding.
Applications cannot be considered without a named supervisor. Check the list of potential supervisors here.