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Postgraduate Study

It has been great to not only study at the MBU, but also be part of a vibrant student community! It really helped me to feel welcomed and to settle in when I started my PhD!

Alannah King (April 7, 2022)

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Key Information


3-4 years full-time

4-7 years part-time

Study Mode : Research

Doctor of Philosophy

MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit

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Dates and deadlines:

Michaelmas 2026

Applications open
Sept. 3, 2025
Application deadline
Jan. 7, 2026
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2026

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

Course Funding Deadline
Jan. 7, 2026
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 15, 2025

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