Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
- 3-4 years
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
- 4-7 years

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026
Starting April 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 7

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology

Overview

The Biological Science (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology) programme from the University of Cambridge scientists work to advance understanding of biological processes at the molecular level. This information will help us to understand the workings of complex systems, such as the immune system and the brain, and solve key problems in human health.

Key facts:

The Biological Science (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology) programme from the University of Cambridge 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 experts.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

This is a research-based programme and there is no formal teaching requirement.
All students on this programme will be members of the University's Postgraduate School of Life Sciences (PSLS) which offer a wide variety of core skills and professional development training.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

Two academic references
Transcript
CV/resume
Evidence of competence in English
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Statement of Interest

Tuition Fees

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

International (Applies to you): Non-residents — 77,662 AUD / year (≈ 41,304 GBP / year)
Domestic (Applies to you): Citizens or residents — 20,453 AUD / year (≈ 10,878 GBP / year)

Living costs

Cambridge, United Kingdom: 1,591-2,755 AUD / month

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

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biological Science (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

NI-WA Graduate Scholarships in Japanese Studies — University of Cambridge — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
Trinity External Research Studentship — University of Cambridge — Grant: 60000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship — University of Cambridge — Grant: 10390 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship — University of Cambridge — Grant: 10390 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
Wright Rogers Law Scholarships — University of Cambridge — Grant: 3000 GBP — Deadline: 01 Jul 2027
Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships — University of Cambridge — Grant: 42500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program — Creative BioMart — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027

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The Old Schools, Trinity Ln, Cambridge CB2 1TN, UK

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