Medicine (PhD)

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom•QS 2027 #6

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Medicine (PhD) is a doctorate in Medicine programme taught at University of Cambridge in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students is GBP 42,546 per year (GBP 11,208 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Local tuition: GBP 11,208 / year

International tuition: GBP 42,546 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

This Cambridge doctorate trains future medical researchers through supervised laboratory work spanning disease biology and clinical therapies. Candidates gain access to advanced facilities, structured mentorship, and multiple annual intake points across the academic year.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Start Date: Multiple entries per year: Jan 2027 (Lent), Apr 2027 (Easter), Oct 2027 (Michaelmas), Jan 2028 (Lent), Apr 2028 (Easter)

Application Deadline: Rolling per intake: 1 Oct 2026 (Lent 2027), 13 Jan 2027 (Easter 2027), 13 May 2027 (Michaelmas 2027), 30 Sep 2027 (Lent 2028), 13 Jan 2028 (Easter 2028)

About University of Cambridge

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1209

Students: 22,565

QS rank: #6

Programs: 388

Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Medicine (PhD) award?

University of Cambridge awards a Doctorate in the field of Medicine on completion of this programme.

How much does Medicine (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is GBP 42,546 per year (GBP 11,208 per year for local students).

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