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DPhil in Medical Sciences at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research doctorate enabling basic scientists and clinicians to carry out original biomedical research in a field related to medicine within an interdisciplinary environment with expert supervision.

Faculty: Medical Sciences Division  |  Duration: 3-4 years  |  Intake: 3 October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students carry out a supervised original research project and submit a thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a biomedical or science subject relevant to the project; a master's is not a prerequisite; entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first or equivalent. 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 5,470 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,130 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time

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