DPhil in Materials at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A research-based doctorate covering materials science, solid-state physics and chemistry, with projects in energy storage, quantum devices, biomaterials, nanomaterials and computational modelling. It is normally completed in three and a half to four years of full-time study under supervision.

Department: Department of Materials | Duration: 3-4 years | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students carry out a supervised research project across branches of materials science, with a wide range of DPhil projects available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a suitable science subject such as materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering or mathematics; other subjects may be acceptable depending on the research area. UK degrees: normally an overall grade of at least 65%. US degrees: minimum GPA normally 3.5 to 3.6/4.0. Standard English level: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component; TOEFL iBT 100 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 185 overall (176 per component).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,940 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 36,260 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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