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MRC Biostatistics Unit

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We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of society.  We are committed to widening participation in postgraduate education.


The BSU is an internationally recognised research unit specialising in statistical modelling with application to medical, biological or public health sciences. Details of the work carried out in the Unit appear on our Research page

Applicants are also encouraged to contact potential supervisors to discuss mutual areas of interest for PhD Research. Contact details and details of potential areas for PhD research are given on each individual page. Please see our how to apply page to see what you should include in your initial enquiry.

In order to be considered for a BSU Studentship as a Home student, formal applications need to be submitted for the University of Cambridge by 23:59 on March 27th 2025.

If you would like further information please contact phdstudy@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk