MPhil in Medical Science (MRC Epidemiology Unit)

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.

Applicants for this course must contact a research supervisor before applying.

This course is part of a scheme within the Postgraduate School of Life Sciences which enables three applications to be made with payment of a single application fee. A list of other eligible courses and further information can be found here.

Selection Process

Applications are considered as they are received through the year and prospective students will be invited for an interview.

Applicants should expect to hear whether they have been successful within six weeks following the submission of their completed application and required supporting documents.

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
• Statement of interest (2500 characters)
  Please specify whether: (i) you consider yourself eligible for MRC full or partial funding (see https://www.mrc.ac.uk/skills-careers/studentships/studentship-guidance/s...); (ii) you are applying to other funding sources, and (iii) include an outline of the research topics you wish to pursue.
• Proposed Supervisor (M)
  Before applying, you must get in touch with a Supervisor to discuss your research proposal and see whether they are appropriate to supervise you. For more information on finding a Supervisor, see below.

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

Before making an application, all applicants must contact prospective supervisors to discuss possible projects and ensure there is an appropriate supervisor available.

Please refer to the MRC Epidemiology Unit website for further guidance.