Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
A research course for medical students offering advanced training in oncology and cancer biology through seminars, lab-based research and skills development.
Faculty: Medical Sciences Division | Department: Department of Oncology | Duration: 3 years | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Students are based in a single research group or laboratory undertaking a research project for three years full time.
The DPhil in Cancer Science is a recent course (first entry 2020); postgraduate cancer research students historically follow a wide variety of careers.
Medical students not at Oxford: completion of at least the first two years of a primary medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) and a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant discipline such as biology, biochemistry or medicine. Medical students at Oxford: completion of the Pre-clinical Course (First BM) and a first-class or strong upper second-class BA Honours in Medical Sciences. Entrance is expected to be very competitive. 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: 3 years full-time
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
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