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Apply using the Applicant Portal
The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.
This course is part of a scheme within the Postgraduate School of Life Sciences which enables three applications to be made with payment of a single application fee. A list of other eligible courses and further information can be found here.
Selection Process
Applications are considered on a rolling basis when they are received by the department.
Further information on How To Apply
Things You'll Need
In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - you can check using our tool - Statement of Interest (5000 characters) (mandatory)
A statement on your personal/professional/academic reasons for wanting to study the MRes, what professional/academic experience you have, and how the MRes will support and influence your future aspirations - School of Clinical Medicine - Widening Participation Questionnaire
Applicants to this course are asked to complete an additional form to provide contextual information about their previous study. Find out more about our use of contextual information here: postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying/contextual-data.
Gates °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
You are encouraged to consider potential supervisors before applying. A list of PIs and their research interests can be found here:
If you are admitted then you will be allocated a supervisor during the first weeks of the course. Your supervisor will meet regularly with you to discuss progress and provide feedback and support as required.
