Teaching
The MPhil in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is a research-based degree. Students will carry out research under the supervision of the principal investigator. Some academics will ask their MPhil students to attend some lectures relevant to their research, but in such cases, the student does not normally undertake the assigned coursework or exams.
| One to one supervision |
The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice that sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. Please read this carefully and discuss any concerns with your future supervisor. Students are also advised to get in touch with the group as well as with the supervisor prior to making a decision whether to join a particular research group. Questions regarding research funding and equipment available to the group should equally be discussed prior to any commitment. Regarding supervisions, students can expect at least two supervisions per full term across the duration of their course. Supervision reports are written once per term. |
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| Seminars & classes |
All of our MPhil CEB students are required to attend at least 50% of Department seminars during Michaelmas and Lent terms, and they will be expected to attend the Department's Researcher Development courses. |
| Lectures |
Our MPhil CEB programme is purely research-based with no taught components or lectures. Some academics will ask their students to attend some lectures that are relevant to the research, but in such cases, the student does not normally undertake coursework or exams. |
| Literature Reviews |
All MPhil CEB students will provide a report three months into the course, which will contain a literature review. |
| Posters and Presentations |
MPhil students are expected to present their work as part of their assessment for the award of the degree. All postgraduate research students are required to attend the annual CEB Research Conference. |
| Taught/Research Balance |
Entirely Research
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Feedback
In most cases, students should expect at least two supervisions per full term across the duration of their course. Each student’s supervisor will provide a supervision report each term.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
Students will submit a 15,000-word thesis and are examined orally by two examiners, at least one of whom is external to the University. MPhil students are expected to make a short oral presentation of their work during their viva.
Other
Students will complete a literature review and compile their findings three months into the start of the MPhil.