Overview

The Biological Science (Genetics) course from the University of Cambridge department is based in a historic building on the Downing Site but has research groups located in the Gurdon Institute and Sainsbury Labs, as well as an impressive range of local, national, and international collaborations.

Most candidates taking this option start in October to take advantage of departmental and University induction programmes and the Funding Competition, but admission in January or April is also possible.

Please note: part-time study may not always be viable and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, so please discuss this option with your proposed Supervisor before applying for this mode of study.

By the end of the programme, 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
demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research
independence in designing and conducting original research and preparing that data in a format suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The course is exclusively by research. The project and supervisor are determined during the application process. The student should expect to receive one-to-one supervision two to four times a month.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Genetics View 85 other Masters in Genetics in United Kingdom

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK II.i Honours Degree

Two academic references

Transcript

CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

Statement of Interest

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41304 GBP / year

≈ 41304 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14136 GBP / year

≈ 14136 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

National - £7,068
International - £20,652

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological Science (Genetics).

Available Scholarships

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

On this page

About

Overview

By the end of the programme, students will have:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners