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DPhil in Population Health at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research degree studied full-time or part-time in Oxford, with part-time students attending course-related activities in Oxford for a minimum of 30 days each year.

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised doctoral research, with a transfer of status by the end of the fourth term (eighth for part-time) and confirmation of status by the end of the ninth term (eighteenth for part-time), each assessed by written report and interview.

Career pathways

Most DPhil alumni progress to academic posts in the UK and overseas; others join health-related organisations such as the WHO and Public Health England.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a subject relevant to population health. US applicants: minimum GPA normally 3.5/4.0. Interviews normally last no more than 30 minutes and candidates may be asked to prepare a short presentation. Deadline 12:00 midday UK time, 1 December 2026 for 2027-28 entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,940 a year (2027/28). full-time annual course fee (Home) Source

International applicants: GBP 36,260 a year (2027/28). full-time annual course fee (Overseas) Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

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

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