The Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) is one of the leading research institutions in the UK and provides a unique interface between clinical and basic biomedical science. Its major goal is to determine and understand the molecular mechanisms underlying human disease. The strength of the institute is that members work on a variety of diseases using a wide range of methodologies which makes it a superb place for graduate training in biological and medical sciences.

The CIMR 4 Year PhD Programme is one of the 1+3 Programmes offered by the Graduate School of Life Sciences. The first year of the programme forms the basis for an MRes in Medical Sciences. The assessment for the MRes is based on the reports and presentations produced at the end of each mini-project, and also an oral assessment towards the end of year 1, subject to the approval of an external examiner. Please note it is not intended for the MRes to be undertaken as a stand alone qualification; the MRes is integrated as part of the 4 year programme.