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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.
Selection Process
It is mandatory for applicants to contact prospective supervisors to discuss potential projects before making a formal application; applicants who have not done this may not receive full consideration. Prospective students must then indicate their potential supervisor(s) on their application form. Supervisors and their research areas are listed on the Department of Genetics website on the Research Groups and Group Leaders pages.
Applicants who are applying for University funding should apply by the Funding Deadline. They will then be considered according to the internal timetable applicable to these funding competitions.
Other applications are considered as they are received on a rolling basis. Applicants should expect to hear whether or not they have been accepted by the Department within six weeks of submitting their completed application and required supporting documents.
Candidates are usually interviewed by at least two academic members of the Department. Candidates who are currently based overseas, and who are not able to attend in person, may be interviewed remotely.
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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 - Proposed Supervisor (M)
Before submitting your application, we suggest you contact a supervisor. Applications without a prospective supervisor may not receive full consideration. For more information on finding a supervisor, see below. - Statement of Interest (M)
- Research experience (M)
- Research Proposal (O)
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
It is mandatory for applicants to contact prospective supervisors to discuss potential projects before making a formal application; applicants who have not done this may not receive full consideration. Prospective students must then indicate their potential supervisor(s) on their application form. Supervisors and their research areas are listed on the Department of Genetics website on the Research Groups and Group Leaders pages.