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    Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences)

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    Cambridge, GBMPhilIn-person1 year
    £39,336.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    £85.00
    App fee

    Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge is a 1-year, in-person MPhil program based in Cambridge, GB. Tuition is £39,336.

    About the program

    This is a one-year research MPhil degree that essentially follows the PhD format but is compressed into one year (full-time). The work consists of research and courses as required under academic supervision. The course provides training in a wide range of disciplines, including plant genetic engineering, plant development, plant molecular biology, plant biochemistry, plant-microbe interactions, microbiology, and bioinformatics. The user-requested program 'Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences)' is offered as a PhD, not a Master's degree.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Michaelmas 2026
    May 14, 2026
    Michaelmas 2027
    Jan 5, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL Internet Score | Element | Score | Listening 25 Writing 25 Reading 25 Speaking 25 | Total 100
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS (Academic) | Element | Score | Listening 7.0 Writing 7.0 Reading 6.5 Speaking 7.0 | Total 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £19,860.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge is £39,336.
    Is Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge online or in-person?
    Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge is offered in-person.
    How long does Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge take to complete?
    Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge?
    Per the program's published guidance: High 2:1 honours degree
    What work-permit options follow Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge?
    Post-completion work rights for Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) at University of Cambridge: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)