MPhil in Translational Medical Research

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

Applications are considered as a gathered field. Applicants who have applied by 2 December 2025 and who pass the first stage of the scrutiny process may be interviewed in January 2026. Applicants who are not shortlisted for January interviews may be wait-listed for interview in the second phase in March and April.

Applicants who have applied after 3 December 2025 and who pass the first stage of the scrutiny process may be interviewed by May 2026. Interviews are usually by telephone or video-conference, and are conducted by one or two members of the team of course advisers.

Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

Further information on How To Apply

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.

• 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.

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.