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PhD in Engineering

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Engineering Studies

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The University Of Cambridge Department Of Engineering is one of the leading centres of engineering in the world, renowned for both its teaching and its research. Since its foundation in 1875, it has grown to become the largest department in the University, and the largest integrated engineering department in the UK, with approximately 150 faculty, 260 contract research staff and research fellows, 900 graduate students, and 1,200 undergraduates.

By the end of the PhD, students are expected to have produced original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in the field of engineering. At the same time, the Department expects that students will leave with the wider skills necessary to be successful in either an academic or a non-academic career.

The PhD is assessed through the examination of a thesis, including an oral ("viva voce") examination. The thesis must not exceed 65,000 words (including appendices, footnotes, tables and equations), and must not contain more than 150 figures.

Written examination

First-year students are normally required to take two master's-level taught modules (selected from a list of over 100 modules) as part of their first-year assessment, and will participate in regular seminars, which will equip them with essential skills in research practice and communication.

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree. Students currently undertaking a taught Master's degree at Cambridge must achieve a mark of 70 per cent to be allowed to continue to the PhD degree. Students currently studying for a Master's degree by research must satisfy their examiners that they are capable of continuing to the PhD degree. Successful applicants will have a background in engineering, science or a related subject.

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PhD Programme in Advanced Machine Learning

The Cambridge Machine Learning Group (MLG) runs a PhD programme in Advanced Machine Learning. The supervisors are Jose Miguel Hernandez-Lobato , Carl Rasmussen , Richard E. Turner , Adrian Weller , Hong Ge and David Krueger . Zoubin Ghahramani is currently on academic leave and not accepting new students at this time.

We encourage applications from outstanding candidates with academic backgrounds in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering and related fields, and a keen interest in doing basic research in machine learning and its scientific applications. There are no additional restrictions on the topic of the PhD, but for further information on our current research areas, please consult our webpages at http://mlg.eng.cam.ac.uk .

The typical duration of the PhD will be four years.

Applicants must formally apply through the Applicant Portal at the University of Cambridge by the deadline, indicating “PhD in Engineering” as the course (supervisor Hernandez-Lobato, Rasmussen, Turner, Weller, Ge and/or Krueger). Applicants who want to apply for University funding need to reply ‘Yes’ to the question ‘Apply for Cambridge Scholarships’. See http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/gradadmissions/prospec/apply/deadlines.html for details. Note that applications will not be complete until all the required material has been uploaded (including reference letters), and we will not be able to see any applications until that happens.

Gates funding applicants (US or other overseas) need to fill out the dedicated Gates Cambridge Scholarships section later on the form which is sent on to the administrators of Gates funding.

Deadline for PhD Application: noon 5 December, 2023

Applications from outstanding individuals may be considered after this time, but applying later may adversely impact your chances for both admission and funding.

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT COMPLETING THE ADMISSIONS FORMS:

The Machine Learning Group is based in the Department of Engineering, not Computer Science.

We will assess your application on three criteria:

1 Academic performance (ensure evidence for strong academic achievement, e.g. position in year, awards, etc.) 2 references (clearly your references will need to be strong; they should also mention evidence of excellence as quotes will be drawn from them) 3 research (detail your research experience, especially that which relates to machine learning)

You will also need to put together a research proposal. We do not offer individual support for this. It is part of the application assessment, i.e. ascertaining whether you can write about a research area in a sensible way and pose interesting questions. It is not a commitment to what you will work on during your PhD. Most often PhD topics crystallise over the first year. The research proposal should be about 2 pages long and can be attached to your application (you can indicate that your proposal is attached in the 1500 character count Research Summary box). This aspect of the application does not carry a huge amount of weight so do not spend a large amount of time on it. Please also attach a recent CV to your application too.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGE-TUEBINGEN PROGRAMME:

We also offer a small number of PhDs on the Cambridge-Tuebingen programme. This stream is for specific candidates whose research interests are well-matched to both the machine learning group in Cambridge and the MPI for Intelligent Systems in Tuebingen. For more information about the Cambridge-Tuebingen programme and how to apply see here . IMPORTANT: remember to download your application form before you submit so that you can send a copy to the administrators in Tuebingen directly . Note that the application deadline for the Cambridge-Tuebingen programme is noon, 5th December, 2023, CET.

What background do I need?

An ideal background is a top undergraduate or Masters degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering. You should be both very strong mathematically and have an intuitive and practical grasp of computation. Successful applicants often have research experience in statistical machine learning. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed.

Do you have funding?

There are a number of funding sources at Cambridge University for PhD students, including for international students. All our students receive partial or full funding for the full three years of the PhD. We do not give preference to “self-funded” students. To be eligible for funding it is important to apply early (see https://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/funding – current deadlines are 10 October for US students, and 1 December for others). Also make sure you tick the box on the application saying you wish to be considered for funding!

If you are applying to the Cambridge-Tuebingen programme, note that this source of funding will not be listed as one of the official funding sources, but if you apply to this programme, please tick the other possible sources of funding if you want to maximise your chances of getting funding from Cambridge.

What is my likelihood of being admitted?

Because we receive so many applications, unfortunately we can’t admit many excellent candidates, even some who have funding. Successful applicants tend to be among the very top students at their institution, have very strong mathematics backgrounds, and references, and have some research experience in statistical machine learning.

Do I have to contact one of the faculty members first or can I apply formally directly?

It is not necessary, but if you have doubts about whether your background is suitable for the programme, or if you have questions about the group, you are welcome to contact one of the faculty members directly. Due to their high email volume you may not receive an immediate response but they will endeavour to get back to you as quickly as possible. It is important to make your official application to Graduate Admissions at Cambridge before the funding deadlines, even if you don’t hear back from us; otherwise we may not be able to consider you.

Do you take Masters students, or part-time PhD students?

We generally don’t admit students for a part-time PhD. We also don’t usually admit students just for a pure-research Masters in machine learning , except for specific programs such as the Churchill and Marshall scholarships. However, please do note that we run a one-year taught Master’s Programme: The MPhil in Machine Learning, and Machine Intelligence . You are welcome to apply directly to this.

What Department / course should I indicate on my application form?

This machine learning group is in the Department of Engineering. The degree you would be applying for is a PhD in Engineering (not Computer Science or Statistics).

How long does a PhD take?

A typical PhD from our group takes 3-4 years. The first year requires students to pass some courses and submit a first-year research report. Students must submit their PhD before the 4th year.

What research topics do you have projects on?

We don’t generally pre-specify projects for students. We prefer to find a research area that suits the student. For a sample of our research, you can check group members’ personal pages or our research publications page.

What are the career prospects for PhD students from your group?

Students and postdocs from the group have moved on to excellent positions both in academia and industry. Have a look at our list of recent alumni on the Machine Learning group webpage . Research expertise in machine learning is in very high demand these days.

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19 courses offered in the Department of Engineering

Aerosol science epsrc cdt - phd.

This four-year doctoral training programme in Aerosol Science is part of the multi-institutional EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Aerosol Science: harnessing aerosol science for improved security, resilience and global health and aims to provide scientists and engineers with a broad overview of the aerosol science sector in addition to in-depth training in detailed measurements, analysis and application approaches. The first seven months of the programme are based at the University of Bristol, during which time students will receive training in the underlying physical science governing the properties and transformation of aerosols. After this time, students will undertake a research project at Cambridge for five months, prior to commencing the main body of their doctoral research.

Full funding is available for eligible students.

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Connected Electronic and Photonic Systems - MRes - Closed

***Note 29 January 2024: The title of this course will be changing from what is shown on this page.  The course will be renamed the MRes in Photonic and Electronic Systems with effect from 1 October 2024.  Applicants are notified that all offers for the course will be made under the new title, and student transcripts on award will show the course title as the MRes in Photonic and Electronic Systems.***

The programme is designed to begin to equip students for engineering leadership positions, developing a high level of understanding and skills in photonic and electronic systems, in particular, the fundamentals of the field together with technology, systems and applications knowledge, and some research experience.

Construction Engineering - MSt

The Construction Engineering Master's (CEM) programme is a Master of Studies (MSt) course offered by the Department of Engineering in association with the Cambridge Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge.

The aim of the course is to equip leaders to transform the construction industry. This is an advanced leadership programme aimed at future leaders of the construction industry.

Energy Technologies - MPhil - Closed

The world faces major challenges in meeting the current and future demand for sustainable and secure energy supplies. The Energy Technologies MPhil course is designed for graduates who want to help tackle these problems by developing practical engineering solutions, and who want to learn more about the fundamental science and the technologies involved in energy utilisation, electricity generation, energy efficiency, and alternative energy.

Engineering - MPhil - Closed

This course is designed to provide further study and training in research in the field of engineering through a supervised research project and the writing of a thesis. There is a small (32-hour, plus assessment) taught element to the course; the marks for the taught element do not form part of the formal assessment for the MPhil degree.

Potential applicants should contact potential supervisors in advance of applying in order to determine the viability of their proposed research subject, and the supervisor's capacity to accept an MPhil student.

Engineering - PhD

The University of Cambridge Department of Engineering is one of the leading centres of engineering in the world, renowned for both its teaching and its research. It is also the largest integrated engineering Department in the UK. By the end of the PhD, students are expected to have produced original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in the field of engineering. At the same time, the Department expects that students will leave with the wider skills necessary to be successful in either an academic or a non-academic career.

Engineering for Sustainable Development - MPhil - Closed

The Engineering for Sustainable Development MPhil course is designed for graduates who want to help tackle pressing global problems by developing practical engineering solutions. The course is about recognising that engineers have to operate within an increasingly complex set of constraints, and therefore must be capable of dealing with a range of challenges. The subject is based on some very straightforward principles: it is about living within Earth’s finite limits and resources, helping everyone on the planet to achieve an acceptable quality of life; acting as stewards of the environment for future generations; dealing with complexity; and handling the many trade-offs which have to be made.

Future Infrastructure and Built Environment EPSRC CDT - MRes + PhD

This new iteration of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment (FIBE3 CDT) will develop the next generation of PhD graduates to champion the urgent, complex, inter-connected and cross-disciplinary transition to net zero infrastructure. We will guide and help them to fulfill their potential by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and qualities to collaboratively engineer the infrastructure that will unlock net zero through conducting world-class, cutting-edge and user-need-focused cohort-based training and research to lead the design and implementation of the infrastructure net zero agenda in the UK.

This four-year course comprises an initial MRes year, followed by a three-year PhD programme. Continuation on to the PhD is conditional on satisfactory performance in the MRes year. Full funding is available for eligible applicants.

Future Infrastructure and Built Environment (part time) - MRes + PhD

This version of the programme comprises an initial part-time MRes degree, followed by a PhD phase. Continuation on to the PhD is conditional on satisfactory performance in the MRes. Full funding is available for eligible applicants.

Future Propulsion and Power EPSRC CDT - MRes + PhD

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Propulsion and Power offers a four-year PhD course in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and Loughborough; at the end of the first year, successful students are awarded an MRes degree in Future Propulsion and Power before proceeding to the doctoral programme. Full funding is available for eligible students.

The course benefits from the team of universities (Universities of Cambridge, Oxford and Loughborough) and companies (Rolls-Royce, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Siemens, Dyson) that are collaborating to deliver the CDT. This team enables the course to provide students with an advanced course in the aero-thermal engineering of propulsion and power devices, particularly the gas turbine (compressors, combustors, and turbines), as well as the skills (experimental, computational, and transferable) required to become an expert practitioner and future leader in the field.

Healthcare Innovation - PGCert

The Healthcare Innovation programme is a part-time set of courses designed to fit with the demands of full-time employment. The course is delivered through a combination of face-to-face sessions requiring attendance in Cambridge, online sessions and self-directed learning and the course is supported through a virtual online environment. The objective of the programme is to provide an introduction to the research skills, governance and innovation needed to work successfully with healthcare systems, suitable for those from engineering and medical backgrounds, as well as related areas. Students will be equipped with the skills necessary to understand how biomedical engineering impacts upon populations, health conditions and clinical outcomes, and learn how to work across the boundaries of engineering, design and healthcare in an effective manner. The course is structured such that students apply first for the PgCert,  and then can progress through the PgDip and then on to the MSt in a flexible manner, enrolling each year for the corresponding award if they choose to progress, with breaks allowed along the way.

Industrial Systems, Manufacture, and Management - MPhil - Closed

The aim of ISMM is to equip numerate graduates with the academic skills, personal development and industrial experience to be immediately effective in their early careers in industry. ISMM is very different from any other academic course: it combines traditional academic teaching material with a series of industrial visits, industrial seminars, skills development and projects in industry. ISMM is a very intensive programme that gives a direct experience of many different industries, cultures and working environments. In addition to the lectures, the projects present real challenges in genuine industrial and business environments.

Leadership of Urban Digital Innovation for Public Value (LeadUP) - PGCert - Closed

Leadership of urban digital innovation for public value (leadup) - pgdip - closed, leadership of urban digital innovation for public value (leadup) - mst - closed, machine learning and machine intelligence - mphil - closed.

This is an 11-month MPhil programme, taught from within our Information Engineering Division, with a unique, joint emphasis on the expanding areas of machine learning and machine intelligence. The course aims to teach the state of the art in machine learning and machine intelligence; to give students the skills and expertise necessary to take leading roles in industry; and to equip students with the research skills necessary for doctoral study. The course is split into four specialised pathways, which define the area in which the dissertation will fall, and which each have different compulsory and permissible module combinations.

The four pathways are:

• Machine Learning;
• Speech and Language Processing;
• Computer Vision and Robotics;
• Human-Computer Interaction.

Nuclear Energy - MPhil - Closed

The MPhil programme in Nuclear Energy, offered by the Department of Engineering in collaboration with the Cambridge Nuclear Energy Centre, is a one-year full-time nuclear technology master's programme for engineers and scientists who wish to make a difference to the problems of climate change and energy security by developing nuclear power generation.

Photonic and Electronic Systems EPSRC CDT - MRes + PhD

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Photonic and Electronic Systems offers a four-year PhD course in collaboration with University College London. The four-year course comprises an initial year undertaking the Photonic and Electronic Systems MRes programme, followed by a three-year PhD programme. Continuation on to the PhD is conditional on satisfactory performance in the MRes year. Full funding is available for eligible applicants. The programme is designed to produce engineering leaders with a high level of understanding and skills in photonic and electronic systems, in particular, the fundamentals of the field together with the necessary research expertise, and technology, systems and applications knowledge.

Research in Agri-Food Robotics EPSRC CDT - PhD

AgriFoRwArdS is a collaboration between the Universities of Lincoln, Cambridge and East Anglia, and focuses on robotics within the agricultural sector. The Centre provides fully funded opportunities for students to undertake MSc and PhD study, to become the next leaders in the agri-food robotics community.

This course listing is intended for students who are already members of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Agri-Food Robotics, are completing the MSc at the University of Lincoln, and intend to continue with the CDT for PhD study at the University of Cambridge. All potential applicants are welcome to read this page and may wish to apply for the CDT at the University of Lincoln.

12 courses also advertised in the Department of Engineering

Antarctic studies - phd.

From the British Antarctic Survey

This PhD course takes place under the joint supervision of a research scientist at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and a University supervisor. Students may be based at BAS but will be registered for their degree with one of the partnering departments: Archaeology & Anthropology, Land Economy, Plant Sciences, Zoology, Earth Sciences, Geography and Scott Polar Research Institute, Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science and Technology.

Biological Sciences BBSRC DTP - PhD - Closed

From the School of the Biological Sciences

The Cambridge Biosciences DTP is a four year fully-funded PhD programme that aims to create highly skilled and employable people. The programme offers training across 23 University Departments/Institutes and 3 Partner Institutes providing access to a wide range of research areas related to the strategic themes of the BBSRC. We offer three types of DTP studentships:

• DTP Standard

During the programme, DTP Standard and Targeted students will undertake two ten-week rotations in different labs before commencing their PhD. They will receive training in a variety of areas including but not limited to statistics, programming, ethics, data analysis, scientific writing and public engagement. Students will also undertake a 12-week internship (PIPS).

iCase students are not required to undertake rotations but may do so if they feel that this training would be useful. They must undertake a placement with their Industrial Partner for a minimum of three months and a maximum of 18 months.

Students will be expected to submit their thesis at the end of the fourth year.

Part-time study, whilst not the norm, may be viable, depending on the project, and will be considered on a case by case basis so please discuss this option with your proposed supervisor before making an application for this mode of study.

Clinical Medicine Wellcome Trust - PhD - Closed

From the Faculty of Clinical Medicine

We provide high-quality research training to clinical health professionals with an aptitude for research to enable them to become future leaders in medical and healthcare science. We offer training in an outstanding environment, spanning basic science, translational medicine, interdisciplinary, behavioural and applied health research.

We take great pride in our track record of successfully training health professionals to undertake the highest quality research across Cambridge and Norwich. We offer one of the most rewarding environments in which you could pursue your research training with world-leading researchers in The  Schools of Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences at the Universities of Cambridge, Wellcome Sanger Institute and other MRC, Wellcome & Cancer Research UK funded Institutes, Centres & Units in the wider Cambridge area, as well as the School of Health Sciences and Norwich Medical School at the University of East Anglia with other partners on the Norwich Research Park.  The most important criteria we are looking for are the pursuit of research excellence, hard work and the will to make a difference to health.

The programme faculty provides mentoring and guidance on opportunities to undertake pre-doctoral research placements, enabling successful candidates to make an informed choice of PhD project and supervisor.  Bespoke training and support for career development for fellows, together with support to supervisors, ensures a successful research experience.  Post-doctorally, we will guide fellows based on their individual progress, to make the transition into higher research fellowships and clinical pathways, enabling ongoing training with continuance of research momentum.

Computational Methods for Materials Science CDT - MPhil + PhD - Closed

From the Department of Physics

The development of new materials lies at the heart of many of the technological challenges we currently face, for example creating advanced materials for energy generation. Computational modelling plays an increasingly important role in the understanding, development and optimisation of new materials.

This four-year doctoral training programme on computational methods for material modelling aims to train scientists not only in the use of existing modelling methods but also in the underlying computational and mathematical techniques. This will allow students to develop and enhance existing methods, for instance by introducing new capabilities and functionalities, and also to create innovative new software tools for materials modelling in industrial and academic research.

The first year of the doctoral training programme is provided by the existing MPhil course in Scientific Computing, which has research and taught elements, as well as additional training elements. The final three years consist of a PhD research project, with a student-led choice of projects offered by researchers closely associated with the CDT. ( https://ljc.group.cam.ac.uk ) 

Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0 EPSRC CDT - PhD

From the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

This four-year (full-time) PhD course is part of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Centre for Doctoral Training (EPSRC CDT) in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0 led by the University of Manchester.

Success in achieving net zero, delivering a healthy nation and driving increased national resilience and productivity, will be critically reliant on novel materials and devices. This demands rapid delivery, but it typically takes up to 20 years to bring new materials to commercial use. To move faster we need scientists and engineers able to exploit new developments in high-throughput approaches to making, characterising and testing new materials, and able to deploy materials modelling and materials informatics to generate and exploit materials data. We need to digitalise the materials innovation process to accelerate development, certification and deployment of new materials, and materials systems. We need researchers adept at working across interfaces between machine learning, informatics, physical and cyber systems and modelling, learning from advances in other disciplines and breaking silos. In other words, we need graduates proficient in ‘Materials 4.0’.

The goal of this PhD program is to develop leaders in the field of Materials 4.0 and ambassadors for a broader cultural shift in the practice of materials science. Working across boundaries between fields, the students will develop and advocate for new capabilities (methods and techniques) to drive forward the digitalisation of materials research and innovation.

The CDT will develop the necessary skills in a significant number of new scientists, but our ambition is to build an even broader skills base for UK academia and industry. The training programme is therefore designed to take our students from learners to leaders over the course of the programme. The students will begin by learning core skills, but as they develop proficiency and confidence they will play a role in training others, within and external to the CDT. Their research projects will focus on developing new methods and tools within Materials 4.0 and in their last two years the students will take the lead in developing training materials for these new methods, delivering training and disseminating the new capability.

By training a new generation of researchers in the digitalisation of materials science, the CDT will provide the skilled recruits that UK industry and academia need to shorten time to market, improve productivity and resilience and maintain industrial competitiveness. Moreover, through the innovative delivery mechanism of our national CDT bringing together the strengths of three national institutes, we will drive broad culture change, disseminating skills across industry and academia, making Materials 4.0 a ubiquitous way of doing materials science.

Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment - MSt

From the Faculty of Architecture and History of Art

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment (IDBE) is a transformative part-time master’s programme at the University of Cambridge for global practitioners working in the built environment. The master's was created by a powerful partnership between the University of Cambridge’s world-leading Architecture and Engineering Departments.  It is designed for professionals working in the built environment who want to deliver the kind of sustainable and resilient places and spaces which are crucial to our common future. Interdisciplinary awareness and related management skills are seldom part of standard architecture, engineering and other built environment qualifications. IDBE helps ambitious built environment professionals meet the increasing demands of their market, their sector and invigorate their personal development.

The learning approach is highly interactive and designed to encourage reflection and debate. Students are supported by a team of expert tutors and supervisors. The speakers, lecturers and facilitators are leading experts and practitioners from both academia and industry.  A key feature of the programme is the collaborative learning experience. The programme facilitates shared learning between peers, and networking with the extensive range of contributors, together providing a rich learning environment.

Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment - PGCert

From the Department of Architecture

The Postgraduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment is a ten month, part-time programme that addresses many of the key challenges experienced in the design of the built environment, such as:

• Global climate change
• Environmental, social and economic sustainability
• Human health and well-being

The course will explore the context within which projects within the built environment are procured and designed with a key focus on:

• The relationship between the design team and the client
• The responsibility of the design team to the end user/society

The Certificate will introduce students to methods through which design teams can address these challenges through the projects they are involved in, such as:

• Sustainable and resilient design
• Innovation and Technology
• Interdisciplinary practice and team-working skills
• Design thinking
• Research skills

Interdisciplinary Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - PhD - Closed

The vision of this PhD programme is to deliver bespoke cohort-based interdisciplinary training which promotes holistic problem-focused thinking for nanoscientists, and drives new scientific directions as well as impactful, and responsible translation of research to technologies. A particular emphasis will be exposure to a broad range of world-class research environments, to allow students to discover their individual research and technology interests and develop strong ownership of their PhD topic.

The first six months of the programme will provide advanced-level training, specifically designed for students, through an integrated lectures + practicals module on Applied Nanoscience, a module on System Integration for Experimentalists and one short and one longer experimental project, prior to final selection of an interdisciplinary PhD research project between two research groups in the Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science or another relevant department within the University. An additional module on Innovation for Scientists will help students develop a wider perspective, including training on innovation, sustainability and responsible research.

Throughout the programme there will be an environment supporting creativity, resilience, peer-to-peer learning, networking and connectivity. The programme will offer professional skills training to support students for different career paths in industry, academia and beyond, and will help students discover and nurture their leadership approach in varied contexts. Cross-cohort events will include student-led conferences, research seminars, onsite and offsite research and career development workshops led by internal and external experts and other activities.

Micro and Nanotechnology Enterprise - MPhil - Closed

The MPhil in Micro and Nanotechnology Enterprise is an exciting opportunity in which world-leading scientists and successful entrepreneurs are brought together to deliver a one-year master’s degree combining an in-depth multidisciplinary scientific programme with a global perspective on the commercial opportunities and business practice necessary for the successful exploitation in the rapidly developing fields of nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing.

The programme is intended for those with a good first degree in the physical sciences and relevant areas of engineering, who wish to develop research skills and commercial awareness of the cutting-edge disciplines of micro- and nanotechnology. The course will provide an unparalleled educational experience for entrepreneurs in these fields.

National Institutes of Health Oxford/Cambridge Programme NIH Ox/Cam - PhD - Closed

From the Department of Medicine

This innovative programme was established in 2002 as a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US. Its aim is to train outstanding students in biomedical research, taking advantage of the excellent research environments in Cambridge and the US. Students work on collaborative projects organised by co-supervisors in Cambridge and the NIH, spending two years at each institution. Students have access to all NIH facilities and are paid by the NIH. The PhD is awarded by the University of Cambridge.

Nuclear Energy Futures (EPSRC CDT) - PhD - Closed

From the Department of Earth Sciences

Scientific Computing - MPhil - Closed

The MPhil programme in Scientific Computing provides world-class education on high performance computing and advanced algorithms for numerical simulation at continuum and atomic-scale levels. The course trains early-career scientists in the use of existing computational software and in the underlying components of the simulation pipeline, from mathematical models of physical systems and advanced numerical algorithms for their discretisation, to object-oriented programming and methods for high-performance computing for deployment in contemporary massively parallel computers.  As a result, course graduates have rigorous research skills and are formidably well-equipped to proceed to doctoral research or directly into employment. The highly transferable skills in algorithm development and high-performance computing make our graduates extremely employable in all sectors of industry, commerce and finance.

The MPhil in Scientific Computing is suitable for graduates from any discipline of natural sciences, technology or engineering, who have good mathematical and computational skills.  

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We house over 30 research groups working in fundamental science, engineering, and mathematics fields, with an overarching drive to deliver real impact in the areas of sustainability and healthcare. Our multidisciplinary expertise is centered on five key competencies: biology, materials, reactions and processes, sensor technologies and big data. Most of our research groups accept applications for PhD study.

Entry requirements

You are normally expected to hold, or to be about to achieve, a First Class or high 2.i Honours Degree (or the equivalent from an overseas institution, please see the  International Qualifications  page) in chemical engineering, engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, applied mathematics, physics, biological science or related subjects. Alternatively, candidates with an appropriate Master's qualification may be considered, but please be advised that we would still normally expect a First Class or high 2.i Honours (or overseas equivalent) undergraduate degree.

In addition, if English is not your first language, you may need to take a language proficiency test. You do not need to take a test before you apply, but if you are made an offer, it could be a requirement that you obtain a passing score. To determine if you are likely to need an English test, please see ' Will I Have a Language Requirement '.

How to apply

University of cambridge postgraduate admissions.

To study for a PhD in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, you must formally apply to University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions. Please see their website for more information about applying online : University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions.

All first-year PhD research students are registered for no formal registration (NOTAF) until satisfactory progress has been made. Offer letters from the Board of Graduate Studies to such students will say that they have either been registered for a PhD (Probationary) or NOTAF in the first instance. Research students are registered for the PhD only after a satisfactory progress assessment at the end of three terms.

Close the Gap and AIM

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology welcomes applications from underrepresented groups, and we are proud to participate in Close the Gap , the Oxford and Cambridge University's initiative to transform doctoral student selection to develop a socially and epistemically just and inclusive environment for world-leading research.

We additionally participate in AIM, a 6-month online programme to assist applicants from underrepresented groups with their application to doctoral study at the University of Cambridge. Eligible applicants receive personalised support from admissions staff and students who have been through the application process themselves, giving you the confidence to make a competitive application to Cambridge.

Please see the University of Cambridge's AIM PhD website for further information.

Completing the Graduate Admissions Application Form

Please note that the postgraduate admission process can take 2 - 3 months.

Proposed Supervisor, Title of Research and Research Summary

Before choosing a research area, please see the Department's Research Group page to become familiar with our current research. Prospective applicants are expected to contact potential supervisors before applying. The purpose of this initial contact is to understand the process, develop an application, and enquire on a supervisor’s capacity and willingness to supervise/see if there is a good fit between your interests and theirs. When you contact a supervisor, please be sure to include your CV, a statement of your research interests/proposal, and any other relevant materials. Before applying, please carefully review the information available on our website; familiarize yourself with the work conducted by our department and the research interests and projects of potential supervisors. This will help you identify the academic staff whose expertise aligns with your own research interests. In your proposal, demonstrate your familiarity with related academic work in the field. Identify and describe a novel research direction, considering why it is both interesting and relevant to pursue research in that particular area. Write clearly and concisely. Your proposal should be approximately 300 words and written in English. Structure your proposal with sections such as introduction, prior research/gaps, problem/proposed research, and methodologies. Provide some specific details of what is expected of each section. Demonstrate feasibility and an anticipated plan/schedule of work for the first year. Strive for precision in what you intend to do in your PhD. When you are ready to apply, you must enter the name of a prospective supervisor; we are unable to consider applications without one. A degree of flexibility on both sides (the department and you) is helpful. Students frequently come to the department and work in a slightly different area to their original preference.

Research Groups Offering Part Time Study 

Some groups are able to consider applicants for part-time study; please see the list below: 

Sebastian Ahnert’s research group -- Structural Complexity

Graham Christie’s group  --  Molecular Microbiology

Adrian Fisher’s group  -- Electrochemical and Microengineering

Séamus Higson’ s group  -- Bio-analytical Chemistry and Energy Systems

Markus Kraft’s group -- Computational Modelling

Ewa Marek's group -- Energy Reactions and Carriers

Róisín Owen’s group -- Bioelectronic Systems Technology

Sam Stranks’ group  --  Optoelectronic Materials and Device Spectroscopy

Axel Zeitler’s group  --  Terahertz Applications

Scholarships Please see the University's Postgraduate Prospectus for details on funding opportunities and deadlines. Scholarship rounds at Cambridge are highly competitive, and we encourage all our applicants to search for funding sources that are external to the University.

Reasons for applying We would like your reasons for applying to Cambridge itself, for example, why Cambridge is an ideal fit for your proposed research.

Statement of interest Let us know why you're interested in the course, why you feel you're an ideal candidate for it, and what you would do with your degree after its completion.

College preferences The application form asks you to indicate a choice of College; the Postgraduate Admissions website has information on the College system and choosing a College .

Letters of Reference When selecting referees, please refer to the guidelines provided by  Postgraduate Admissions  on who to nominate to be your referees.

What happens after you apply

Please note that it normally takes 2-3 months for a decision to be made.

Your most current information on your application will be on the  Applicant Portal ; please check there regularly for the latest updates.

Before your application is sent electronically from the Postgraduate Admissions Office to the Department, two academic references and copies of your transcripts must be provided by you via the Applicant Portal.   You should notify your referees immediately that you have applied for admission to Cambridge, and they should expect to receive an email that will contain instructions on uploading the reference. Please ask them to check their spam/junk mail folders for this email. In addition, you must upload copies of your most recent transcripts from  all  your previous degrees. Please note that if you are made an offer of admission, you will be asked to send original hard copies of your final transcripts.

Once your application is submitted, and all required supporting documents uploaded, your application will be sent to the Department for consideration. If we recommend an offer of admission, your application will be considered by the Degree Committee in Engineering and then the Postgraduate Admissions Office. Provided your application is fully approved, admissions will issue a Conditional Offer, which will outline all the steps you must take to obtain a Confirmation of Admission. You will be able to track each step via the Applicant Portal.

Receiving a conditional offer

In your Conditional Offer, you will see the conditions you must meet before your admission is confirmed. You should complete the tasks associated for each condition as soon as you are able, you do not need to wait until you are able to meet all of them . For example, you can accept your offer, upload a photograph, and complete and upload the Visa Status form (if applicable) straight away. Many applicants will also be able to upload a passport copy immediately. The more conditions you can meet early, the greater your chances of getting a confirmed offer in good time.

Please be advised that when you upload a document onto the Applicant Portal, or if delivery of your original hard copies is signed for at the Postgraduate Admissions Office, your condition will not be automatically met. Your uploaded or hard copies of documents will join a queue with other students' documents to await processing. Once the document is considered by staff at the Admissions Office, they will either update the condition as complete, or they will issue a note on your self-service as to why the condition was not met and the steps you need to take. It normally takes 1-2 weeks, or longer during busy periods such as late summer/early autumn and in December/January, before the document is processed by the Admissions Office.

Withdrawing your offer

If you determine that you will be unable to take up your place at Cambridge, you will need to log-in to your self-service and formally withdraw your application. This will alert the Admissions Office, the Department, and your College of your intentions.

Your fees will vary depending on your nationality (UK or overseas) and your choice of college. Your living expenses (maintenance fees) will also vary depending on the number of dependents accompanying you. For more detailed information on the costs you will incur, please visit the  Student Registry .

A full list of deadlines is published on the   Deadlines Page  of the University's Graduate Admissions Office. Please note that an offer of admission does not guarantee a scholarship, and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology does not provide funding support towards fees and maintenance from its own resources. Also, under University regulations, it is not possible for students to work as a teaching or research assistant while studying for a PhD.

Due to the highly competitive nature of scholarship opportunities at the  University ,  we encourage all applicants to search for funding outside of the University , i.e., government scholarships offered by your home country.

Students at Cambridge are members of both the University and a College. If you are offered a place of study on one of our graduate courses, you will obtain a place at a College as well. You do not have to be a member of the same college as your supervisor.

The Department is where you will attend lectures, conduct research, etc. The Colleges provide: on-going academic and pastoral support from your Tutor and Graduate Office; accommodation and catering; financial advice and assistance; and social, cultural, and sporting facilities. Colleges administer formal processes, including matriculation (formally joining the University and College), monitoring international students' status for visa purposes, and graduation.

Choosing a College

As you are completing your application for admission, you may indicate your first and second choices of college, or you may leave your application 'open'.  If your application for study is approved, but neither your first nor second College choice will be able to offer you a place, your application will be sent to a randomly selected college. When determining your college choices, it's especially useful to visit the University's  Choosing a College  page. Here, you will find advice on how to choose a college (and how not to!). You should also look at their Key Facts and Figures link to help you choose.

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The most up-to-date information about visa and ATAS requirements for applicants can be found on the  International Student Office's  website.

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensor Technologies for a Healthy and Sustainable Future

We are home to the EPSRC funded Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensor Technologies , established in direct response to an identified training need articulated by major UK industries, SMEs and the academic sector. The Sensor CDT delivers an interdisciplinary, research-focused training programme to outstanding students, ranging all the way from physical concepts of sensing, interpreting, and managing sensory data, to application-focused sensor development.

The Sensor CDT course is a four-year interdisciplinary and research-focused training programme. It introduces our students to the breadth of sensor technologies and applications while providing depth in key topics. The programme ranges from the physical concepts of sensing via the interpretation and management of sensory data to modern developments in sensor applications.

The programme is structured as a one-year Master of Research (MRes) course followed by a three-year PhD research project.

Find out more about the programme on the Sensors CDT website .

While we are happy to help you with any queries about the application process and conditions of admission, we do ask that you please read the  University's Postgraduate Prospectus  in the first instance, as it provides information about fees and funding opportunities, entrance requirements, deadlines, and the application process. If you have already been made an offer, you should consult the  Offer Booklet  for guidance. If you feel that you need assistance, please email  [email protected]

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Potential research topics within the IfM encompass the full range of management, technology and policy issues to address some of the key issues in modern manufacturing and working extensively with industry.  

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Research at the IfM spans policy, management through to the science and technology of manufacturing processes. Full details of research areas and potential supervisors are available here .

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The IfM has around 120 research students from a range of backgrounds including those with industrial experience and from around the globe. Further information is available about the Graduate Community  and find out what our research students think on our research student views  webpage.

The IfM welcomes applications from a wide range of disciplines who have or expect to obtain a first class or strong 2i honours degree or equivalent. Information about how to apply can be found here

Applications for admission must be submitted to the Postgraduate Admissions Office. Full details of the process can be found  here .

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Engineering at Cambridge

Engineering at Cambridge enables you to develop your knowledge, skills, imagination and experience to the highest levels, so you’re ready for your future career. 

Learn a broad range of topics, such as civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering and specialise in areas that interest you the most.   

This course aims to give you all the analytical, design and computing skills that underpin modern engineering practice.

You’ll also develop your creativity and problem-solving skills, which are so important to a good engineer. 

First and second year of the course provide a broad education in engineering fundamentals, enabling you to make a genuinely informed choice about the area in which to specialise from your third year. 

You can specialise in:  

• Aerospace and Aerothermal Engineering 
• Bioengineering 
• Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering 
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering 
• Electrical and Information Sciences 
• Energy, Sustainability and the Environment 
• Information and Computer Engineering 
• Instrumentation and Control 
• Mechanical Engineering 

In the third year, there’s an opportunity for a small number of students to spend the year studying abroad. This is through our exchange schemes with Ecole Centrale Paris and the National University of Singapore. 

We have 3 and 4 year course options: 

• 3 year course is a BA honours degree 
• 4 year course includes a Masters, so it’s a BA and Master of Engineering (MEng) degree 

Industrial experience

By the end of your third year, you’ll need to complete six weeks of industrial experience. You can do this by: 

• deferring your entry and completing a placement before you start the course 
• completing placements during vacations 

We have an Industrial Placement Co-ordinator to help you find suitable placements (in the UK and abroad). They can also offer support with finding sponsorship.

Teaching and facilities

The Department is a leading international centre for research, consistently ranked the highest achieving amongst UK universities.

We also have strong links with industry, with many research projects funded by industrial companies.

Our excellent facilities include:  

• Dyson Centre for Engineering Design, equipped with traditional hand and machine tools, as well as modern computer-controlled machinery and rapid prototyping 
• Design and Project Office, which has more than 80 workstations 
• Engineering library, with 30,000 books and about 350 journals 

The Engineering Department’s Language Programme for Engineers also offers specialised courses at all levels in French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. 

You'll also have access to the impressive Cambridge University Library, one of the world’s oldest university libraries

Becoming an accredited engineer 

This course is accredited by the Engineering Council and by all the major institutions. This includes: 

• Institutions of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) 
• Engineering and Technology (IET) 
• Civil Engineers (ICE) 
• Structural Engineers (IStructE) 
• Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) 
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) 
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) 
• Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) 
• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)  

Accreditation of your degree will depend on the papers that you take during the course. 

Course costs

When you go to university, you’ll need to consider two main costs – your tuition fees and your living costs (sometimes referred to as maintenance costs).

Your living costs will include costs related to your studies that are not covered by your tuition fees. There are some general study costs that will apply for all students – you can find details of these costs here .

Other additional course costs for Engineering are detailed below. If you have any queries about these costs, please contact the Department.

• University approved scientific calculator - CASIO fx 991 any version, CASIO fx 115 any version, CASIO fx 570 any version are recommended. This can be purchased from the department or other suppliers. Estimated cost £27.
• Drawing instruments - HB Pencil, Shine Plastic Eraser – part E210A or 760402, 300mm acrylic ruler with metric and imperial scales, Ecobra Compass – part 3754, Rumold Circle template – part 2812, Rumold Protractor – part 1026 or equivalents. These can be purchased from the department or other suppliers. Estimated cost £22.

You will only need to pay for printing if you exceed the free printing quota (£2 in Year 1, £3 in Year 2, £7 in Year 3 and £9 in Year 4). Extra printing is up to 4p per sheet in black and white.

Field trips and study abroad

Optional trips if you are taking language courses – estimated cost £350.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 weeks of relevant industrial or equivalent experience by June of Year 3. You will need to cover any costs associated with this industrial or equivalent experience. Industrial experience requirements can be met through paid work placements.

Your future career 

When you graduate, you’re fully qualified in your chosen area, knowledgeable across the range of engineering disciplines, and able to apply new technologies in novel situations. 

This gives you an advantage over engineering graduates from other more narrowly focused courses.  

Our students are in great demand and they go on to careers in all the major industrial and commercial sectors.  

Positions currently held by some of our graduates include: 

• Graduate Engineer, Atkins 
• Graduate RF Systems Engineer, Airbus Defence and Space 
• Consultant, TTP plc 
• Analyst, Goldman Sachs 
• Real-Time Control and Software Engineer, UK Atomic Energy Authority 
• Business Analyst, McKinsey & Company 
• Manufacturing Engineer, Rolls-Royce plc.  

Teaching is provided through a mixture of lectures, practicals, projects and small-group supervisions. 

In your first year you will usually have around 22 hours of teaching each week.

You’ll be assessed each year through coursework and written exams.

You won't usually be able to resit any of your exams.

Year 1 (Part IA) 

You take 4 papers: 

• Structures and Materials 
• Electrical and Information Engineering 
• Mathematical Methods 

You also work on coursework activities and projects, on topics including: 

• structural design 
• product design 
• presentation skills 
• laboratory experiments  
• computer programming 

Year 2 (Part IB) 

 You study 7 papers on core subjects at a more advanced level: 

• Structures 
• Thermofluid Mechanics 
• Electrical Engineering 
• Information Engineering 

You also take 2 topics: 

• from 7 engineering disciplines, which emphasise engineering design and introduce the more specialised work of the third year 
• a language option, if you have been studying a foreign language through the Language Programme for Engineers 

Coursework in second year includes laboratory experiments and computing exercises. Several experiments are linked around the common theme of earthquake-resistant structures.  

A highlight of the year is the integrated design project, which spans multiple engineering disciplines. You will work in teams to design and build robot vehicles which are then tested against each other. 

Year 3 (Part IIA) 

This is when professional specialisation starts. 

You take 10 papers from over 40 choices. Usually, 6 of your paper choices will be associated with one of the following disciplines: 

Alternatively, you can choose General Engineering, in which there are fewer restrictions on paper combinations. 

• take an Extension Activity, which is selected from several topics and includes both non-technical options, such as a language course, and technical options designed to introduce you to various measurement and test procedures in your chosen professional area 
• complete two projects, which can be computer-based or in a foreign language 

Year 4 (Part IIB) 

Progression to fourth year depends on how well you do in your third year exams. 

If you successfully complete the fourth year, you’ll get the MEng qualification, as well as the BA degree which you get at the end of the third year. 

In fourth year you’ll take 8 papers from around 80 options which vary each year. These papers benefit from the Department’s research and are taught by experts in the particular field.  

As a result, you graduate with a Masters-level appreciation of theory and practice in your chosen area. 

A major individual project occupies about half of your time. Many projects are associated with current Department research and have direct industrial input and application. Recent projects have included: 

• super-tall timber high-rise design 
• nanotubes and graphene for polymer optoelectronics 
• a fitness predictor for racing cyclists 
• use of thorium in a PRISM reactor 
• whole-system design of tidal turbines 
• remarkably shaped structures 
• preliminary design of a solar electric vehicle 
• strategy development for fuel restricted F1 races 
• medical imaging and 3D computer graphics 
• the aerodynamics of power kites 

For further information about this course and the papers you can take see the Department of Engineering website .

Changing course

It’s really important to think carefully about which course you want to study before you apply. 

In rare cases, it may be possible to change course once you’ve joined the University. You will usually have to get agreement from your College and the relevant departments. It’s not guaranteed that your course change will be approved.

You might also have to:

• take part in an interview
• complete an admissions test
• produce some written work
• achieve a particular grade in your current studies
• do some catch-up work
• start your new course from the beginning 

For more information visit the Department website .

You can also apply to change to:

• Management Studies at the Judge Business School
• Manufacturing Engineering at the Institute for Manufacturing

You can't apply to these courses until you're at Cambridge. You would usually apply when you have completed 1 year or more of your original Cambridge course.

You should contact your College’s Admissions Office if you’re thinking of changing your course. They will be able to give you advice and explain how changing courses works.

Minimum offer level

A level: A*A*A IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level Other qualifications : Check which other qualifications we accept .

Subject requirements

To apply to any of our Colleges for Engineering, you will need A levels/IB Higher Levels (or the equivalent) in: 

• Mathematics 

If you’re studying IB, we ask for Analysis and Approaches for this course. If this isn’t an option at your school, please contact the College you wish to apply to for advice. 

A level Further Mathematics is very strongly encouraged. If unavailable or you’ve recognised its desirability too late, we’d advise you to do as much additional pure maths and mechanics as possible, e.g. by studying advanced material or Further Mathematics AS level. A level candidates without Further Mathematics have a lower success rate than candidates with Further Mathematics to at least AS level. 

The following Colleges require Further Mathematics at A level: 

• Lucy Cavendish 
• Sidney Sussex 

Colleges will normally require A*/7 in Mathematics or Further Mathematics, and Physics. 

If you apply to Peterhouse, you may also be asked for grade 2 in STEP II.

More information about entry requirements

All Colleges, except Trinity, welcome applications from students taking A level Mathematics and a suitable vocational qualification, for example a BTEC Higher National Diploma in an engineering discipline.  

You’ll be expected to achieve the highest possible grades in A level Mathematics and the vocational qualification.  

If you’re taking the Single Award Applied A level in Engineering or the Principal Learning components of the Advanced Diploma in Engineering, you must also be taking A levels in Mathematics and Physics.  

T-Levels are not considered appropriate preparation for the Cambridge Engineering degree, so we can’t accept them.  

All Colleges welcome applications from students who want to do an Engineering-related gap year before starting the course.  

What Engineering students have studied

Most Engineering students (who had studied A levels and started at Cambridge in 2017-19) achieved at least A*A*A* (87% of entrants).

All had studied Mathematics and most had also taken:

• Further Mathematics (95%)
• Physics (98%)
• Chemistry (62%)

The majority of students who studied IB achieved at least 43 points overall.

Check our advice on choosing your high school subjects . You should also check if there are any required subjects for your course when you apply.

Admissions test

All applicants for Engineering for 2025 entry are required to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) . You will need to complete Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics. You must register in advance and take the test at an authorised assessment centre.

Please see the admissions test page for more information.

Submitted work

You won't usually be asked to submit examples of written work. You may be asked to do some reading prior to your interview, but if this is required the College will provide full details in your interview invitation.

Offers above the minimum requirement

The minimum offer level and subject requirements outline the minimum you'll usually need to achieve to get an offer from Cambridge.

In some cases, you'll get a higher or more challenging offer. Colleges set higher offer requirements for a range of reasons. If you'd like to find out more about why we do this,  check the information about offers above the minimum requirement  on the entry requirements page.

Some Colleges usually make offers above the minimum offer level. Find out more on our qualifications page .

All undergraduate admissions decisions are the responsibility of the Cambridge Colleges. Please contact the relevant  College admissions office  if you have any queries.

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Contextual information.

Discover Uni allows you to compare information about individual courses at different higher education institutions.  This can be a useful method of considering your options and what course may suit you best.

However, please note that superficially similar courses often have very different structures and objectives, and that the teaching, support and learning environment that best suits you can only be determined by identifying your own interests, needs, expectations and goals, and comparing them with detailed institution- and course-specific information.

We recommend that you look thoroughly at the course and University information contained on these webpages and consider coming to visit us on an Open Day , rather than relying solely on statistical comparison.

You may find the following notes helpful when considering information presented by Discover Uni.

• Discover Uni relies on superficially similar courses being coded in the same way. Whilst this works on one level, it may lead to some anomalies. For example, Music courses and Music Technology courses can have exactly the same code despite being very different programmes with quite distinct educational and career outcomes. Any course which combines several disciplines (as many courses at Cambridge do) tends to be compared nationally with courses in just one of those disciplines, and in such cases the Discover Uni comparison may not be an accurate or fair reflection of the reality of either. For example, you may find that when considering a degree which embraces a range of disciplines such as biology, physics, chemistry and geology (for instance, Natural Sciences at Cambridge), the comparison provided is with courses at other institutions that primarily focus on just one (or a smaller combination) of those subjects.You may therefore find that not all elements of the Cambridge degree are represented in the Discover Uni data.
• Some contextual data linked from other surveys, such as the National Student Survey (NSS) or the Destination of Leavers in Higher Education (DLHE), may not be available or may be aggregated across several courses or several years due to small sample sizes.  When using the data to inform your course choice, it is important to ensure you understand how it has been processed prior to its presentation. Discover Uni offers some explanatory information about how the contextual data is collated, and how it may be used, which you can view here: https://discoveruni.gov.uk/about-our-data/ .
• Discover Uni draws on national data to provide average salaries and employment/continuation data.  Whilst starting salaries can be a useful measure, they do not give any sense of career trajectory or take account of the voluntary/low paid work that many graduates undertake initially in order to gain valuable experience necessary/advantageous for later career progression. Discover Uni is currently piloting use of the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data to demonstrate possible career progression; it is important to note that this is experimental and its use may be modified as it embeds.

The above list is not exhaustive and there may be other important factors that are relevant to the choices that you are making, but we hope that this will be a useful starting point to help you delve deeper than the face value of the Discover Uni data.

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As part-time students have almost five, rather than three, terms to complete their first year requirements (two taught modules, an RDC and the First Year Report), there is some flexibility in when the modules and RDCs are taken.

As the RDCs are a year-long programme, we recommend that part-time students start these in Michaelmas (October), if possible, but it is possible to join them in Lent (January) and finish at the end of the following Michaelmas (December). You should have completed a whole year's RDC programme before your First Year Report deadline.

Modules exams are examined in April, and the results are not available until August, so Michaelmas Term starters need to take these within their first year (as the exams are too late for the first year assessment in the second year). Lent Term starters can take modules during their their first or second year - or a combination - if preferred (which may allow for a greater choice of modules).

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As a part-time student, you should expect to have 2 - 4 meetings with your supervisor per term.  Having a discussion with your supervisor early on about expectations regarding frequency of meetings, preparation expected and receiving feedback can help to clarify what each party would like, and it is also a good idea to have a written agreement. Supervisions do not need to be face-to-face; you can also make use of online collaborative tools (the University subscribes to some services and tools that might be useful).

If you have any changes to your circumstances that impact on your ability to work on your PhD, you should keep both your supervisor and College Tutor informed. This is both so that they can provide you with any necessary support, and also to ensure that you are aware of any relevant University regulations - the section below outlines some of these.

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Some University regulations for graduate students do not apply to part-time students, or apply differently. Please find a summary of some of the key differences and similarities below.

Working restrictions

Full-time research students may not work more than 10 hours per week

Part-time research students are not restricted in the hours that they may work, but should agree with their supervisor, before admission, how they will balance their work and study, and keep this under regular review.

Working (studying) away from Cambridge

Full-time students must apply for leave to work away if they will be undertaking work towards their PhD away from Cambridge for longer than two weeks.

Part-time students must apply for leave to work away if they will be undertaking work towards their PhD away from their normal place of residence for longer than two weeks.

Minimum terms of research

Full-time students must undertake at least three terms of research within the University (this should coincide with the first year, in order to meet the first year requirements)

Part-time students must undertake at least five terms of research within the University (this should usually coincide with the first five terms, in order to meet the first year requirements)

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Full-time students should apply for intermission if they are experiencing health (including mental health) issues which mean that they are unable to study. Intermission pauses the clock on the PhD until the student is ready to resume.

Part-time students should apply for intermission if they are experiencing health  (including mental health) issues which mean that they are unable to study. Intermission pauses the clock on the PhD until the student is ready to resume. Intermission can also be applied for when a break from study is needed for non-medical reasons .

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Part-time students have no residence requirements but are required to attend the University on a regular basis (and must keep five terms of research at Cambridge, as above).

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