Medical Science — Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

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Applications are co-ordinated by CRUK CI.  Prior to submitting the on-line application form (GRADSAF), you should identify a supervisor in the Institute who is willing to host you for MPhil study.  The Institute accepts only a few MPhil students every year, mainly because bench space is very limited and so competition for places is particularly fierce.  In the main, applicants are successful if they are recognized as bringing a valuable technique or methodology to their host lab.

The MPhil course lasts for 12 months, during which time the student is expected to complete a research project, and write and submit a thesis of less than 20,000 words in length. The student will then be examined orally on the thesis and on the wider field of knowledge into which it falls.  The students are provided with information which clearly sets out what is expected of them during their period of research in order to obtain their degree.

Each student has a principal supervisor and is also assigned an adviser who provides additional support. In addition, Ann Kaminski (Head of Scientific Administration) acts as the first point of contact for any student with a query or difficulty that is not directly related to their scientific work.

All student matters in the Institute are overseen by the CRUK CI Studentship & Fellowships Committee and the wider engaging Cancer Biology Graduate Education Committee, both of which have the well-being of our students at heart.

All students are encouraged to attend lectures of interest both in the Institute and in the wider University. They are also expected to participate in journal clubs and lab meetings and to take advantage of the numerous and varied opportunities including transferable skills training offered by both the Institute and the University. Students are encouraged to attend scientific meetings relevant to their course of study. All students in the Institute are members of the student-run Graduate Society which organises regular scientific and social events.

The MPhil in Medical Science course is exclusively by research.  The project and supervisor are determined during the application process.  In addition to the principal supervisor, it is likely that the student will also be appointed a day-to-day supervisor who is able to provide hands-on assistance.  Given the interdisciplinary nature of some of the projects, students will also be expected to seek guidance from other colleagues, including post-docs and core facility staff.  Students will participate in the Institute's weekly seminar programme and in lab meetings and journal clubs.

   
One to one supervision

The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice for Research Students which sets out the University's expectations regarding supervision. 

The amount of supervision you require may vary depending on your prior knowledge and on your particular research experience.  Formal supervision is likely to be around one hour per week, plus also day-to-day supervision in the lab.  It is the student's responsibility to book regular meetings with their supervisor and to prepare in advance to make the meetings as effective as possible. 

Lectures

2 hours per week

Journal clubs

2 hours per term

Feedback

The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice for Research Students which sets out the University's expectations regarding feedback.  http://www.cambridgestudents.cam.ac.uk/new-students/manage-your-student-information/graduate-students/code

Students should expect to receive on-going feedback from all supervisors involved in their research project.  This could take place during one-to-one meetings or during lab meetings.  In addition, students can expect to receive a written on-line report each term.

Assessment

Thesis

The student is expected to submit a thesis, which should be less than 20,000 words in length, after which the student will be examined orally by two examiners on the content of the thesis and on the wider field of their research area. 

Other

The student is expected to give a brief presentation (15 - 20 minutes) to the Institute approximately 3.5 months after commencing study.  This allows the student to introduce him/herself to all colleagues and to inform them of the nature of his/her project. 

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