Teaching
There is no formal teaching as part of the MPhil. All students are expected to take part in the department's Postgraduate Education Programme and the Postgraduate School of Life Science's Skills Training Programme
| One to one supervision |
Students will meet regularly with their supervisor and their lab team. How often they meet will change during the year, with more meetings at the beginning, during planning, and when writing up. All students should be able to get formal feedback from their supervisor. 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 |
The department hosts a number of seminar series, which all students are invited to attend. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Entirely Research
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Feedback
Students will get regular oral feedback and guidance from their supervisor throughout the course. They also receive a formal feedback report each term through the online system.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
The MPhil is examined by a thesis of no more than 20,000 words, not including tables, footnotes, the bibliography, or appendices. Students also take an oral exam on their thesis and the wider subject area it relates to.
Other
Any methods or statistics courses may have assessments, but they are for personal development only and not part of the MPhil.