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Postgraduate Study

Course closed:

Medical Science (MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit) 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:

  1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
  2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
  3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Selection Process

All applications will be considered as part of one pool once the application deadline has passed.

Interviews will be arranged in late March/early April as part of an MBU “Open Day”. The interview panel will consist of up to four group leaders, who will interview and rank all candidates. Ranked applicants’ papers will be considered by the Postgraduate Education Committee. Successful candidates will be contacted informally by their supervisors.

Key dates in our selection process are available on our departmental Postgraduate Studies website.

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:

  • Gates Cambridge Reference  
  • Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

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.

Information on available projects commencing in October 2024, with links to supervisors, is available here.

Key Information


3-4 years full-time

4-7 years part-time

Doctor of Philosophy

MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit

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Course on Department Website

Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 15, 2022
Application deadline
Feb. 16, 2024
Course Starts
Jan. 5, 2024

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Applications open
Sept. 15, 2022
Application deadline
Feb. 16, 2024
Course Starts
April 17, 2024

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2023
Application deadline
March 14, 2024
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2024

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Jan. 4, 2024
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 11, 2023

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2024, Lent 2025 and Easter 2025.