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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 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.
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
As this is not a core-funded course, the MBU operates a rolling admission process for MPhil students which are considered as they are received.
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. However, applicants wanting to be considered for the University's funding competitions should bear in mind that their application should be submitted by the funding deadline of 4 January.
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
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
Applicants should contact the potential supervisor(s) by email, requesting an informal discussion, before submitting their application.
The information about potential supervisors can be found here.