Related MPhil Programmes

In addition to our own research-based MPhil, the department of Genetics is also involved with the MPhil in Biological Sciences – admissions to these are organised by their own course committee, not by the Department, and you need to apply to them directly.  

MPhil in Biological Sciences

The MPhil in Biological Sciences by Advanced Study is a full-time programme offering students the opportunity to undertake a period of study and lab-based research in an area of scientific importance and interest. These include:

• Biomolecular Science

Participating Genetics Groups leaders are Prof Julie Ahringer, Dr Christine Farr, Dr Ritwick Sawarkar and Dr Marisa Segal

• Cell Science

Participating Genetics Groups leaders are Prof Julie Ahringer, Prof Cahir O'Kane, Ritwick Sawarkar and Dr Marisa Segal

• Developmental Biology

Participating Genetics Groups leaders are Prof Julie Ahringer, Prof Anne Ferguson-Smith. Dr Felipe Karam Teixeira, Prof Cahir O'Kane, Prof Steve Russell, Dr Marisa Segal and Dr Ben Steventon

or more information on this course please go to their webpage here or contact the MPhil Coordinator. Email: mphil@bio.cam.ac.uk