MPhil in Scientific Computing

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.

All applications are considered as they are received (rolling admissions).

Please note that applications are only accepted for Michaelmas Term entry.

Selection Process

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

Selected candidates will be interviewed remotely or in person.

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.
• Statement of Interest (1500 characters) (mandatory)
  Information about your motivation for applying for this course and outline relevant experience and interests. You are encouraged to look at the course structure page on the MPhil SC website (https://mphil.csc.cam.ac.uk/course_structure/) before applying, and state whether you are interested to follow the 'atomistic' or 'continuum' stream. You may also state your preference for a research project area or topic, however this is not compulsory.
• Sample of Work (2) (document upload) (mandatory)
  Any relevant coursework or papers that you have completed. However, please do not upload a thesis.
• School of Physical Sciences - 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:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.