We want to support the next generation of leading neuroscientists.
We offer a variety of postgraduate opportunities to support the beginning of your research career. Join us on an Mphil or begin a PhD in one of our available research groups.
PhD in Clinical Neurosciences | Postgraduate Study
MPhil in Medical Science (Clinical Neurosciences) | Postgraduate Study
MPhil in Translating Devices and Advanced Therapies Research | Postgraduate Study
The MPhil courses accept intercalating medical degree students.
Who can apply?
We attract applicants with backgrounds in medicine (including both qualified medics and those pursuing the MB/PhD programme), biological science, computer science, mathematics, physical and chemical science and psychology.
Cambridge provides a superb environment for research training in non-clinical and clinical neurosciences.
Competition for admission to the University of Cambridge graduate programme is intense. Similarly to all departments in the Graduate School, we require all our graduate entrants to have:
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A good 2.1 in an Honours degree or equivalent (e.g. GPA 3.5/4.0) in a relevant subject
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Two outstanding references from senior University staff at your most recent University
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Fluency in the English language – recent IELTS test with an overall band score of at least 7.0 with not less than 7.0 in speaking, listening and writing, and 6.5 in reading.
For more details of the University’s academic requirements see the University’s Graduate Admissions
Selection Process
We admit 50 – 60 new students each academic year. All shortlisted applicants are invited for interview by zoom.
Training
We teach our postgraduate students how to plan and carry out cutting-edge research. Our training is designed to help you to think clearly, originally, critically and flexibly- preparing you for leadership in science. There are weekly student-led seminars to encourage shared knowledge.
Essential components of your course
Research training within the Department has several essential components:
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Contribution to the research projects in their entire lifecycle from ethics applications to result dissemination.
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Attendance at seminars, round table and scientific meetings in the UK and abroad.
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Delivery of scientific talks to mixed audiences with subsequent discussions.
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Attendance at courses directly and indirectly related to your research.
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Production of articles and publication in high quality journals.
These components will give you an experience of a wide variety of experimental and/or clinical research techniques. They will also teach you how to organise and plan research and experiments. Critical analysis of seminars and talks, coupled with your attendance at courses will develop your research skills and your knowledge of scientific principles, allowing you to produce high quality research and journal articles.
Affiliation
Our students are part of a larger body of around 6000 research students and are affiliated to the Graduate School of Life Sciences, which provides teaching and other resources.
All postgraduate students also belong to one of the 31 Colleges.
The Colleges offer additional pastoral care, social contacts, recreational facilities and, in some cases, accommodation.