MPhil in Biological Anthropological Science

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An application is only complete when:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the £60 application fee
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.

All applications are subject to submission of an approved proposal and the availability of a suitable
supervisor. Applicants must contact potential supervisors informally for discussions before they make their
formal applications and they must name the potential supervisor on the application. Interviews may be requested on a case by case basis.

Selection Process

Applications are considered on a rolling basis; therefore applicants will receive decisions throughout the period the admissions window is open and in the weeks following its closure. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as programmes have a limited number of places each year, and are particularly advised to note relevant funding deadlines when making their application. Ranking of candidates recommended for funding will take place on a gathered field basis as necessitated by the funding deadlines.

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
• Reasons for applying (2500 characters)
• Research proposal
  Please upload a research proposal not more than one or two pages long, specifying the research that you hope to undertake and including a statement of the research question and proposed methods. You must discuss this informally with a potential supervisor in the department before you submit it as part of this application.
• Sample of work (max. 1)
  Applicants should submit a sample of written academic work of not more than 2,500 words, preferably one submitted as assessed coursework in a previous degree.

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.