DPhil in Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science at University of Oxford

Entry requirements

Doctoral entry (2027-28 entry): a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant subject (for example biochemistry, biology, chemistry, geology, geography, physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, materials science, engineering or archaeology). Entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a master's degree, a first-class degree or equivalent, or relevant employment experience. US bachelor's GPA normally at least 3.7/4.0. A contextual statement may be provided with the application. English language (higher level, for applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall with minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course start.