Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] [Biotechnology] From University of Cambridge

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Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] (Biotechnology)

11 months
Full Time
On Campus
Thesis Based

Field of Study

Ranked #4 out of 245 by US News Global Ranking 2022

₹35 L/Yr

£33,321 /Yr
  • M.Phil in Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 11-months.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program.
  • It is a unique program that draws on world-leading academics and industry champions to deliver an in-depth multidisciplinary curriculum at the interface of biology with physical sciences and technology.
  • In the first term, a core course in biotechnology is taken by all students and 6 advanced elective courses are also taken throughout the year. 
  • The program provides all-round training covering four key learning areas:
    • core and advanced knowledge
    • practical skills
    • research skills and
    • transferable skills, including business-relevant competencies.
  • The number of lecture hours per week will vary throughout the year and will depend on the way the students tailor their studies by choosing the elective advanced courses. In total, students will attend approximately 165 hours of lectures throughout the program.
  • Students gain practical skills for wet-lab and computer-based work and develop competencies to become business-savvy scientists in the fast-growing biotechnology sector.
  • A practical course, involving demonstration sessions, computer-based cloning experiments, and wet-laboratory experiments, gives the students the opportunity to develop their practical and research skills.
  • At the beginning of the 8 months, students will be conducting their individual research projects within the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology or in other departments. 
  • Students can also apply for a PhD place at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology or at other departments in the University.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹3496039

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing₹1519871
Total Cost₹1519871

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 2 years of study is required to be eligible for this program.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field such as Engineering, Technology, Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery, or Nursing from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.

Scores Required

680 / 800

Avg. Score in

GMAT

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

320 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated


Required Document List

The Documents required are:

  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

Ranking

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Academy Ranking of World Universities logo
Biotechnology 5 out of 500 in Global Ranking

Career and Placement after Course

The job opportunities after the courses are:

  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Biochemist
  • Medical Scientist
  • Biological/Clinical Technician
  • Microbiologist
  • Biomanufacturing Specialists
  • Business Development Manager

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Cambridge C.T Taylor FundScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Gates Cambridge ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) ScholarshipsScholarship per student₹ 5.9 L/Yr$5,624Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Irene Hallinan ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 6.2 L/Yr$5,886Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeAwards
Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020Scholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Rhodes ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 21.9 L/Yr$20,883Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific


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