The Institute of Metabolic Science offers a world class environment for research in obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Training graduate students for a scientific career is a priority at the IMS-MRL. We have a mixture of both basic science students and clinical trainees and aim to provide everyone with a supportive, stimulating research and learning environment.
A world-leading institute in metabolic research
- At the forefront of international efforts to understand the interrelated problems of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Excellent core facilities and a Wellcome Discovery Research Platform, bringing together state-of-the-art equipment with specialised expertise.
- A big emphasis on research culture and well-being.
- A lively and diverse student community
A thriving student community
Our students contribute greatly to both the stimulating research environment and the life of the Institute as a whole.
"One of the things I really like about the IMS is its friendly student community. Our students committee organizes all kinds of social events, pub nights, cake clubs, the annual student symposium, data and journal clubs".
Postgraduate Open Day
Check out the 2024 University of Cambridge Virtual Open Days
Hear from some of our students and find out more about student life at the IMS-MRL on our Postgraduate Open Day page.
Get in touch
For general enquiries, please contact our admin team on clinbiopgadmin at medschl.cam.ac.uk or check our FAQ page.
NB
Prospective PhD students should get in touch with potential supervisors before they apply to their chosen programme.
Most students will also need to apply for funding.
