MRes + PhD Programme in Cancer Biology
The MRes + PhD Programme in Cancer Biology at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre trains the next generation of cancer leaders through an integrated Master’s‐then‐Doctorate pathway, combining multidisciplinary laboratory rotations, intensive coursework, and clinical exposure.
Course Structure
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Duration: 1 year MRes + 3 years PhD (fully funded)
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Year 1 (MRes):
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Two 15-week laboratory rotations
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Weekly “Lectures in Cancer Biology and Medicine” + 1 week intensive genomic medicine
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1–2 weeks clinical shadowing at Cambridge University Hospitals
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Progression to PhD:
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Formal assessment of rotations (lab performance, written & oral reports)
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Final MRes viva based on PhD proposal
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Degree committee approval
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Research Environment
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Major Centre Status: One of only three CRUK Major Centres
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Facilities: World-class basic & clinical research laboratories
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Focus Areas: Early cancer detection, precision medicine, translational research
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Industry Links: Partnerships with pharma & biotech for rapid bench-to-bedside translation
Entry & Application
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Intake: October 2026 (applications open October 2025)
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Studentships: Up to seven per year
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Timeline:
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Applications open: October 2025
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Deadline: Mid-November 2025
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Interviews: January 2026
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How to Apply: Details and studentship listings available on the Cambridge Centre website
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Enquiries: [email protected]
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Challenging the Status Quo in Colorectal Cancer 2024
December 6-8, 2024
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ESMO 2024 Congress
September 13-17, 2024
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ASCO Annual Meeting
May 30 - June 4, 2024
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Yvonne Award 2024
May 31, 2024
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OncoThon 2024, Online
Feb. 15, 2024
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Global Summit on War & Cancer 2023, Online
Dec. 14-16, 2023