Thesis / Dissertation
A report on the research project, approved by the Degree Committee of the Faculty of Biology, not exceeding 10,000 words in length, including tables, figure legends, and appendices, but excluding bibliography (makes up 70% of the mark).
Essays
One essay, not exceeding 5,000 words in length, on a topic approved by the Degree Committee of the Faculty of Biology, excluding tables, figure legends, footnotes, appendices and bibliography (makes up 25% of the mark).
Written examination
A paper on research techniques and data interpretation (makes up 5% of the mark).
Other
The examination may include an oral examination on the work submitted by the candidate and on the general field of knowledge within which such work falls.
Feedback
All written assessed work for the MPhil is marked by two assessors. Students can also expect to receive termly formal feedback reports via the online Postgraduate Feedback and Reporting System. The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University's expectations regarding feedback.
