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DPhil in Cardiovascular Science (VascularRewind) at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A four-year doctoral course in collaboration between Oxford and Cambridge on secondary prevention of vascular dysfunction and disease.

Faculty: Medical Sciences Division  |  Department: Radcliffe Department of Medicine  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: 1 October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A multidisciplinary framework combining molecular biology, data science, engineering and imaging to tackle vascular disease.

Career pathways

Most graduates of this scheme go on to postdoctoral research in laboratories in the UK or overseas; others enter other careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant biological science subject. Clinically qualified applicants should apply to other Oxford DPhil courses. Research or working experience in a relevant field may be an advantage; publications are not required. 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: 5 October 2026

Duration: 4 years full-time

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