Biological Science (Veterinary Medicine) University of Cambridge

Overview

Through the Biological Science (Veterinary Medicine) course from the University of Cambridge there are a wide range of potential research subjects on offer: from mathematical studies to small and macromolecules, cells, tissues and model organisms to clinical patients.Our one-year full-time (two years part-time) MPhil research programme leads to the MPhil in Biological Science (Veterinary Medicine) degree. Students are based in a research group and undertake research on a topic agreed with the Supervisor. There is no examined coursework but students can take part in a wide range of both knowledge-base and working skills training. Students will be expected to take training courses in specialist areas as appropriate. An examination is entirely based on the thesis presented at the end of the programme.The Biological Science (Veterinary Medicine) programme's main aims are:

• to give students with relevant experience at a first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focussed research in the discipline under close supervision; and
• to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests. 

By the end of the programme at the University of Cambridge, students will have:

• a comprehensive understanding of techniques and a thorough knowledge of the literature applicable to their own research;
• demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;
• shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies; 
• some demonstrated self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acting autonomously in the planning and implementation of research.