Overview

This Biological Science (MRC Toxicology) from the University of Cambridge aims to train future scientific leaders, giving them rewarding research projects with access to world-class facilities and expertise; a short video about the programme can be found here.

Key facts:

The Unit's overall aims are to carry out pioneering research which leads to improved health and to train and mentor the next generation of toxicologists.

Every year the Biological Science (MRC Toxicology) PhD Programme at University of Cambridge gives new students the opportunity to do cutting-edge research. At the Unit, we aim to train the scientific leaders of the future: we seek the best students, give them rewarding research projects and provide a supportive environment with access to world-class facilities and expertise.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students receive toxicology-specific training in the Unit and through the Integrated Toxicology Training Partnership (ITTP). Within the Unit, the students attend the weekly seminar series, which covers a range of topics pertinent to the basic science that underpins modern toxicology research.

Students also participate in the programme that is administered by the Postdoctoral and Postgraduate Committee.

This programme comprises research talks given by students and early career stage postdoctoral research fellows, workshops on broad topics (e.g. "how to manage your supervisor", practical grant/fellowship writing etc) and seminars from high-profile external speakers who discuss their research careers, in addition to their science.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Toxicology Biochemistry

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two academic references

Transcript

CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

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Statement of Interest (M)

Research Proposal (O)

Proposed Supervisor (Optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41304 GBP / year

≈ 41304 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10878 GBP / year

≈ 10878 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National - £6,527
International - £24,783

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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