MRC Epidemiology Unit
Postgraduate opportunities are available within the IMS Metabolic Research Laboratories, which forms part of the Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS) together with the MRC-Epidemiology Unit and MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit.
Study with us
The Institute of Metabolic Science offers a world class environment for research in obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
My time at the IMS has provided me with a truly broad skill set and provided me with a scientific network within which to build my future scientific career.
I really like the freedom I have within the project to think about how to answer challenging questions and to design sensible experiments.
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.
Join us for your studies
From basic scientists to clinical trainees, we support students through the following options:
From 1-wk long discovery programmes to summer studentships
Over 60hrs of lectures delivered by experts in the field and a 32-week research project
3 to 4 yrs of full-time research
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.
Get in touch
For general enquiries, please contact our admin team on clinbiopgadmin at medschl.cam.ac.uk or check our FAQ page.
Please note this page is temporarily being hosted by the MRC Epidemiology Unit while the IMS-MRL are experiencing technical issues with their website. We apologise for the inconvenience.
