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.
We strongly encourage all applicants, including those who have finance to apply by the course/funding deadline. If you wish to apply after the deadline has passed, you should contact the course administrator to check if there are any available places.
Selection Process
Applications are considered in gathered fields which roughly correspond to the University’s central funding competitions and, if the course is not full, on a rolling basis until the application deadline.
Interviews of shortlisted applicants will take place in January (with some exceptions, e.g. Gates applicants), and are led by the MRC CBU Admissions Tutors. Interviews will last approximately 20-30 minutes and may be conducted in person or by video conference. Successful applicants will be made offers and those eligible will be entered for the funding competition by mid-February.
Things You'll Need
You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.
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Two referees willing to give you a reference
Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline. - Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information. - Core - personal statement (document upload) (mandatory)
A 300-word statement on your interest in cognitive neuroscience and why you are applying to this course - School of Clinical Medicine - Widening Participation Questionnaire
Applicants to this course are being asked to complete an additional form to provide contextual information about their previous study. Find out more about our use of contextual information here: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/how/contextual-data
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
You do not need to approach potential supervisors before making an application.
If you are accepted to the course you will be given a list of available research projects before the start of the degree. You will discuss these with prospective supervisors during the first term. The research project will start in the autumn term, and last until late June.