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Cancer Science CDT (Biological background) at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A doctoral research course offering interdisciplinary training in cancer biology, immuno-oncology, big data, early detection and novel therapeutics, for non-clinical scientists.

Faculty: Medical Sciences Division  |  Department: Department of Oncology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: 4 October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students carry out four years of full-time research, admitted directly to work under supervisors on projects selected in their application.

Career pathways

The DPhil in Cancer Science is a recent course (first entry 2020); postgraduate cancer research students historically follow a wide variety of careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a biological, medical or chemical science appropriate to the selected project(s). Entrance is expected to be very competitive. No GRE or GMAT sought. International applicants: University standard English level (IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, or equivalent). Application deadline: 12:00 midday UK time, 1 December 2026.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,940 a year (2027/28). Annual course (tuition) fee as published; excludes accommodation and living costs. Source

International applicants: GBP 36,260 a year (2027/28). Annual course (tuition) fee as published; excludes accommodation and living costs. Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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