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

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Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] (Biotechnology)

STEM Course

11 months

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Biotechnology

₹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.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹3496039 (GBP 33321)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1519871 (GBP 14486)
Total Cost	₹1519871 (GBP 14486)

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.

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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

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Rhodes Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 21.9 L/Yr$20,883	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Cambridge C.T Taylor Fund	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Gates Cambridge Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 5.9 L/Yr$5,624	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Irene Hallinan Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 6.2 L/Yr$5,886	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeAwards	View Details
Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details