DPhil in Biochemistry (Skaggs-Oxford Programme) at University of Oxford

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary five-year joint doctoral programme between Oxford's Department of Biochemistry and Scripps Research, based at La Jolla, California or Jupiter, Florida.

What you will study

Students may begin the full programme at either Oxford or Scripps Research and choose from a wide range of research areas at both institutions, gaining curriculum diversity and research training across the UK and US.

Career pathways

The majority of alumni pursue careers in academic or industrial research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biophysics, physics, mathematics or computation; entrance is very competitive. A previous master's degree is not required. Applicants are normally expected to have research experience in a biomedical or scientific field. 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).

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: 30 September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

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