The University of Cambridge is awarding two MPhil in TMAT Studentships for entry in October 2011 to cover University composition fees, College fees and a £8,000 stipend for non-clinical applicants, if appropriate. Each studentship is funded for one year full time or two years part time study.
Scholarship Details:
The Wellcome Trust, in partnership with the University of Cambridge and GlaxoSmithKline, have funded an interdisciplinary training programme in Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (TMAT) with the objective of creating a cadre of outstanding clinical scientists with the skills to ‘translate science into medicines’. A key aspect of the Training is the MPhil course in TMAT consisting of taught modules by leading academics and clinicians across Cambridge and GSK, two exams, one project and a final dissertation. The curriculum covers all aspects of TMAT, from basic pharmacological principles and drug development, to designing and running clinical trials. Each student will work closely with a supervisor to develop a tailored training programme. Every year students will have opportunities to apply to continue their training to doctoral level.
Entry Requirements:
This course is open to medical and non-medical graduates. Basic entry requirements are mandatory. A first degree of at least 2i honours form a UK University or equivalent demonstration of academic capability is required. Non-medical applicants generally have degrees in a quantitative science or a health related area. Other applicants will be judged on an individual basis depending on relevant previous experience.
Application Deadline:
Application Deadline is 1 March 2011
Further Details:
For further information about this scholarship visit below link.
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/jobs/vacancies.cgi?job=7691
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