The taught MPhil in Translating Medical Device & Advanced Therapy Research is aimed at individuals who are interested in the development and implementation of medical device and/or advanced therapy interventions.
The course would benefit individuals in clinical practice, academia or industry who require the knowledge to translate research in complex interventions through the clinical validation and implementation pathway.
Further details on the course are available here and are regularly updated throughout the application year.
How to Apply
Application deadlines for October 2026 start:
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The application window opens on: 3 September 2025
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US candidates (to be considered for Gates Scholarship): 15 October 2025
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All other candidates (to be considered for funded places): 2 December 2025
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If spaces are still available after the 2 December deadline, we’ll be happy to consider late applications until 1 May 2026. We encourage you to apply as early as possible, but if you need a bit more time, there may still be an opportunity to join us.
Admissions requirements
Applicants from the UK should hold at least a Good II.i Honours Degree (Upper Second Class) or equivalent. If your degree was awarded outside the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
The Department of Clinical Neurosciences welcomes applications from candidates with diverse academic backgrounds—not only those with prior training in neuroscience. We encourage applicants who are passionate about brain health and clinical research, regardless of their undergraduate discipline.
Read more about postgraduate study at Cambridge, and see Applicant Portal for further guidance on applying to Cambridge.
Funded places and bursaries
All applicants who are offered a place will automatically be considered for funding through University and College schemes—no extra steps needed. We also know that some students apply for scholarships in their home countries. Commonwealth applicants can additionally apply for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.
Application link
Apply for our taught MPhil in Translating Medical Device & Advanced Therapy Research
Key Funding Links
University of Cambridge guidance on finding postgraduate funding
Cambridge UK Masters Scholarships
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships (requires external application)
Events and Open Days
Please visit the University’s Postgraduate Study Events and Open Days webpages for information about the virtual open days taking place in November 2025, as well as other events.
Any questions?
MPhil in Translating Device and Advanced Therapies Research | Postgraduate Study: E-mail: cneuro_mdat@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Further Help
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