MPhil in Medical Science (MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit)
University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom
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University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom
MPhil in Medical Science (MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit)
Postgraduate · Medicine
About this programme
The aims of the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit are to study the biology of the mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell. There is a growing realisation that the dysfunction of various aspects of mitochondrial biology is connected to major neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and that as the major source of reactive oxygen species, the mitochondrion is likely also to be involved in ageing. Therefore, the Unit is developing its interests in the cell biology of mitochondria and is linking its activities to clinical science. For students wishing to continue on to the
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £42,288 / year
- English
- IELTS 7 · TOEFL iBT 100
- Study mode
- Full-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
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