The CRUK CI MPhil is a 12-month course, during which time the student is expected to complete a research project, and write and submit a thesis of no more than 20,000 words. The student will then be examined orally on the thesis and on the wider field of related research. Each student is supported by a Principal Supervisor who is normally a Group Leader, or a senior CRUK CI academic leading on a specific project. In addition, each student will receive day-to-day supervision by a qualified postdoctoral researcher. All students are encouraged to attend lectures of interest both in the Institute and in the wider University.