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Teaching
| One to one supervision | The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. 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. |
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| Seminars & classes | The MBU has a comprehensive seminar programme, enabling speakers both from abroad and within the UK to share their research and experiences either via a virtual or hybrid platform. Topics will include research subjects that are complementary to the Unit’s work and those that give insights into other areas related to our science, including science integrity and authorship. Members of the Unit will also be included in this programme, in particular our postdoctoral scientists and postgraduate students. |
| Lectures | Lectures hosted by the MBU are advertised on our website. |
| Journal clubs | Regular journal clubs are organised by the Unit’s postgraduate students and postdoctoral scientists. |
| Posters and Presentations | The Unit holds an annual poster event for second year postgraduate students. |
Feedback
Students can expect to receive an online feedback report each term.
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
All students must submit a thesis which should not exceed 60,000 words and which will be subject to an oral examination usually involving an internal and an external examiner.
Other
All students are probationary in their first year and must successfully pass the First Year Assessment to progress to PhD from the 2nd year. The first-year assessment consists of two parts - a) first-year report, examined by viva by two examiners and b) oral exam, examined by two examiners, covering knowledge of the field and general background knowledge of mitochondria and bioenergetics.
If successful, the student moves from being 'probationary' to being formally registered for the PhD and can proceed with their project.