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The Department of Zoology is home to a community of researchers from a great diversity of disciplines, ranging from cell and developmental biology to field ecology and conservation. Evolutionary biology is a major focus of our work. We share an interest in whole organisms and how systems interact across different levels of organisation to generate the complexity of form, function and behaviour observed in the living world. Much of our work is underpinned by questions about evolution and an appreciation of the importance of the interactions between living organisms and their environments.
The PhD degree requires a minimum of three years of full-time research with an individual Supervisor. At the end of their degree, students will produce a written thesis, which will be assessed by independent experts, and examined with a viva . This is the principal research degree offered in the Department of Zoology and the great majority of our students are registered for it.
Students are supervised by at least one member of the academic staff who is an expert in the student's field of study. Supervisors support students in developing an independent and novel project in their field of interest. Students will learn how to review relevant literature, phrase and answer scientific questions, and report their findings to the scientific community at conferences and through peer-reviewed scientific publications. We very much encourage students to get experience in undergraduate teaching, which can be either as demonstrators during practical classes or supervisors teaching small groups.
At the end of their first year of study, students are required to pass a first-year assessment based on a detailed progress report examined by viva by the student's thesis advisory committee. At the end of the second and third years, a brief report (without viva ) is required to ensure satisfactory progress toward the timely completion of the PhD degree.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Postgraduate Study
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Academic Entry Criteria. Other requirements. PhD in Engineering (full and part time) Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK good II.i Honours Degree or equivalent. Successful applicants will have a background in engineering, science or a related subject. MPhil in Engineering.
The Faculty of Mathematics offers three doctoral (PhD) and one MPhil research programmes. Select a course below to visit the University's Course Directory where you can read about the structure of the programmes, fees and maintenance costs, entry requirements and key deadlines. 12 months full-time, or 2 years part-time.
Academic Performance. Applicants for direct entry to the PhD programme must hold (or be expecting) a Distinction-level Master's degree in Economics - of equivalent level to the Faculty's MPhil in Economic Research. Specifically, candidates must have advanced technical training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
Requirements for research degrees. Doctorate (PhD, EdD, EngD, PhD by Special Regulations) Doctoral degrees are awarded to those who have demonstrated all of the criteria below: is of a quality and quantity to reflect three years of full-time postgraduate study/five years part-time postgraduate study. Master of Science/Master of Letters.
PhD in Chemistry. Entry requirement: 2.1 Masters degree or equivalent. Please check international qualifications equivalence guidelines here. Coming to Cambridge for a PhD in Chemistry means you will be joining a community of over 50 academics, 350 PhD students and more than 200 postdoctoral researchers. The research opportunities are vast and ...
Academic Entry Criteria: Other requirements: PhD in Engineering (full and part time) ... Note: Students currently undertaking a taught Master's degree at Cambridge must achieve a mark of 70 per cent to be allowed to continue to the PhD degree. Students currently studying for a Master's degree by research must satisfy their examiners that they ...
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Include "PhD application query" in the subject. Department of Computer Science and Technology William Gates Building 15 JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0FD. Tel: +44 1223 334656 (NB may not be accessible during remote working) Postgraduate Admissions Office Academic Division Student Services Centre Bene't Street, New Museums Site Cambridge, CB2 ...
Further information on postgraduate admission to research courses in the Faculty of Law is available from [email protected] or +44 (0)1223 330039. Finance overview Funding How to apply The PhD is awarded after three to four years of full-time research (or five to seven years of part-time study) on the basis of a dissertation of 80,000 ...
PhD study. We house over 30 research groups working in fundamental science, engineering, and mathematics fields, with an overarching drive to deliver real impact in the areas of sustainability and healthcare. Our multidisciplinary expertise is centered on five key competencies: biology, materials, reactions and processes, sensor technologies ...
This is in addition to information provided on the application form. 6. Writing sample (not more than 5,000 words) This could be a published article or an essay from the student's Bachelor or Master programme, where possible relevant to Development Studies. Entry Requirements The Centre of Development Studies PhD programme has high academic ...
PhD in Computer Science - Postgraduate Study
Entry Requirements. Applicants to our postgraduate programmes must meet the minimum entry requirements specified by the University of Cambridge. These requirements include: MPhil: A high 2.1 (3.6/4 GPA) or international equivalent, in a bachelor's degree in Sociology or a related discipline (see "Requirements" FAQ).; PhD: A Merit grade or international equivalent, in a master's degree in ...
Postgraduate Students in the Department study for one of the following qualifications: Master of Advanced Studies (MASt in Physics), 9 Months. MPhil in Data Intensive Science,10 Months. MPhil in Planetary Sciences and Life in the Universe (PSLU), 10-month. MPhil in Physics (by research), 1 year. MPhil in Scientific Computing (taught/research ...
PhD in History - Postgraduate Study - University of Cambridge
MPhil in Health, Medicine and Society. The PhD in Social Anthropology is intended for students who already have full training at undergraduate and/or Master's level in the methods and perspectives of Social/Cultural Anthropology. A first class Honours degree or strong High Pass in a Master's degree in Social Anthropology is normally required.
Entry requirements. Applicants will need to meet the standard minimum requirements for graduate study in Cambridge, including achievement of a good UK2.i honours degree or equivalent. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Applicants will usually have undergraduate ...
The Faculty of Economics has high academic requirements and a large number of applicants that meet them. Applicants should have attained or expect to attain a high 2:1 undergraduate (or country equivalent) qualification in Economics. The degree should include standard courses in intermediate level Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics ...
International qualifications | Postgraduate Study
PhD in Zoology. The Department of Zoology is home to a community of researchers from a great diversity of disciplines, ranging from cell and developmental biology to field ecology and conservation. Evolutionary biology is a major focus of our work. We share an interest in whole organisms and how systems interact across different levels of ...