PhD in Medical Science (CIMR)

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:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

If you have been advised to make a formal application by your prospective supervisor, you will need to do this by submitting an application via the online Applicant Portal.

How to apply:

• Applicants should complete the University's online application form, by the closing date, via the online Application Portal.
• Applicants from overseas, who need to apply for extra funding to cover the gap between home and overseas fees, should apply via the online Application Portal by the deadline for the funding applications as noted here.
• Applicants who wish to be considered for the Cambridge Postgraduate Funding Competition should apply via the online Application Portal by the funding deadline.

Selection Process

Applications are considered as they are received (rolling admission). However, applicants wishing to be considered for  the University's postgraduate funding competition will need to apply by the relevant deadline (see side bar on right).

Applicants should expect to hear whether they have been successful within six weeks following the submission of their completed application and required supporting documents.

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

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.

How to Find a Supervisor

Before applying applicants are required to contact potential supervisors directly in the first instance, to discuss their application and funding possibilities. A list of CIMR principal investigators can be found here.