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DPhil in Primary Health Care at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research degree studied full-time or part-time with attendance in Oxford; part-time students attend course-related activities in Oxford for at least 30 days each year.

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time  |  Intake: 10 October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised doctoral research in primary health care.

Career pathways

Many graduates build careers as researchers in the department; others take research careers, lectureships or leadership positions in academic departments worldwide including primary care and public health, or careers in health care leadership and public policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant subject. US applicants: minimum GPA normally 3.5/4.0, most successful applicants 3.7. Shortlisted applicants are normally interviewed (mid-January for the early December deadline) by a panel of at least three academics including a potential supervisor. Deadline 12:00 midday UK time, 1 December 2026.

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: 10 October 2027

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

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