Teaching
The MPhil is a research-based course and the project and supervisor are determined during the application process.
The MBU has a programme of seminars and lectures delivered by visiting speakers and members of the Unit. There are also Journal Clubs, organised by the Unit's postgraduate students and postdoctoral scientists.
| One to one supervision |
Four hours per week. 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 |
Two hours per week. |
| Lectures |
One hour per week. |
| Journal clubs |
Two hours per week |
| Posters and Presentations |
During the first term, MBU MPhil students will present an overview of their project to Unit members. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Entirely Research
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Feedback
Feedback is given both formally and informally on a regular basis by the supervisor, adviser or both.
The supervisor will provide written feedback to the student each term with progress reports submitted online. The feedback will relate to the progress the student has made and include a specific comment on their research project. This will be discussed with the student in advance of the submission of the report to the University.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
The scheme of examination for the one-year full-time or two-year part-time course of study in Medical Science for the degree of Master of Philosophy shall consist of a thesis, of not more than 20,000 words in length, exclusive of tables, footnotes, bibliography, and appendices. The examination shall include an oral examination on the thesis and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls. The thesis must provide evidence to satisfy the examiners that a candidate can design and carry out an original investigation, assess and interpret the results obtained, and place the work in the wider perspective of the subject.