What is the School of Clinical Medicine at medschl.cam.ac.uk?

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medschl.cam.ac.uk is the website of the School of Clinical Medicine, described on the site as one of the most prestigious medical schools in the world and known for research excellence and first-class teaching. It is the entry point for information about studying and researching clinical medicine there, covering postgraduate study, research activity, and clinical academic training. If you are looking for undergraduate admissions, postgraduate course listings, or research programmes in clinical medicine, this is the official source to start from.

What the site says it is

The homepage presents the School of Clinical Medicine as taking "a first class scientific approach to medicine" and helping students "develop excellence in good medical practice." Its stated research aim is to conduct internationally excellent research that is:

  • peer reviewed
  • clinical and translational
  • diverse
  • related to a range of medical conditions and treatments

Main areas covered

The site organises its content around a few clear themes.

Postgraduate study

The School describes a "dynamic and vibrant postgraduate community" and lists the types of postgraduate courses it offers:

  • research only
  • research with taught elements
  • higher doctorates
  • higher degrees by special regulations
  • master's

Taught MPhil programmes

The site points to taught MPhil programmes at the University of Cambridge spanning clinical medicine, translational research, and emerging areas of health, positioned as a way to advance your career.

Clinical Academic Training

For those developing academic research skills, the School offers specialised programmes, fellowships, and lectureships.

Finding a course

A course-finding section covers options in primary care, community-based care, or hospital care, across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

How to use the site

If you are deciding whether to study or research there, the site is structured so you can move from a general overview to specifics:

  1. Start with the postgraduate study section to see the course types available.
  2. Check the taught MPhil pages if you want a structured taught programme rather than a research-only route.
  3. Look at Clinical Academic Training if your goal is to combine clinical work with academic research.
  4. Use the course finder to narrow options by care setting (primary, community, or hospital).

The site does not publish pricing or login details in the material available here, so check individual course pages for costs and application requirements.