Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Biostatistics)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
£33,972/Yr
£33,972 /Yr
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 3-4 Years.
- This is an on-campus and research-based degree program.
- The aim of the academic part of the program is to:
- gain experience in written and oral presentation of your work
- monitor the quality of your research project
- ensure that your PhD project is on track.
- The seminars are held, roughly monthly, on Tuesday afternoons during term time. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
- Students are also encouraged to attend the informal weekly departmental meetings held on Wednesday mornings.
- Students are also encouraged to attend seminars, workshops, and courses at the Stats Lab in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.
- Students in their first year attend the UK-wide Academy for Postgraduate Training in Statistics which comprises four one-week residential courses.
- Students present an introduction to their project in the second term, and make more detailed presentations usually at the start of their second year and early in the third year.
- They are encouraged to make other presentations within the Unit and at national and international conferences.
- The department has 40 academic staff, 20 postdoctoral researchers, and 16 graduate students.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Easter 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £33972 (GBP 33972) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Total Cost | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | £44645 (GBP 44645) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a UK honors degree, or equivalent in mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
- All students will be expected to have significant knowledge of statistics.
- Students also complete a master's degree from a recognized university.
- 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 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+.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized university.
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.
Career and Placement after Course
The job opportunities after the program are:
- Biostatistician
- Medical Assistant, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Irene Hallinan Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 5,886/Yr$5,886 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 5,624/Yr$5,624 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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