BioSCaPe PhD programme

Bioscience South Cambridge doctoral training Partnership (BioSCaPe) is a transformative PhD programme designed to create the bioscience leaders of tomorrow.

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

You will train within one of four globally renowned institutions – the Babraham Institute, Wellcome Sanger Institute, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and the University of Cambridge – alongside leading industry partners. Gaining hands-on experience through industry immersion and collaborative projects with early-stage bioscience companies and research parks.

The BioSCaPe programme emphasises innovation, collaboration, excellence and inclusivity. Whether you dream of founding a biotech start-up, leading a research team, or driving innovation in industry, BioSCaPe will give you the tools, training, and community to make it happen. 

Why choose BioSCaPe?

Unique academic–industry collaboration

Our students will operate at the intersection of fundamental science and commercial innovation. Gain hands-on experience through industry immersion and collaborative projects with early-stage bioscience companies and research parks.

World-class research environment

Together with our globally renowned institutions - the Babraham Institute, Wellcome Sanger Institute, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and the University of Cambridge - the wider south-Cambridgeshire environment gives access to support from five research parks; Babraham Research Campus, Chesterford Research Park, Granta Park, Unity Campus and Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Comprehensive training for future leaders

From day one, you’ll be supported to grow as a leader. With access to bespoke programmes such as training at the Cambridge Judge Business School and Accelerate@Babraham at the Babraham Research Campus, you’ll develop the entrepreneurial mindset and strategic thinking needed to lead in a fast-evolving sector. Students will also be able to undertake industry based placements and explore internships in other sectors.

Supportive community

Every student is supported by a dedicated supervisory team, including academic and industry mentors, pastoral advisors, and a Training & Inclusive Support Manager. Supervisors receive EDI and inclusive supervision training. Annual symposium events will allow students to share ideas, receive peer feedback and grow their networks.