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DPhil in Psychiatry at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research degree offering a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment with opportunities to present work, engage with other researchers and build professional networks. Students are normally based in Oxford, though some projects include research or data collection elsewhere for up to a 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; part-time students attend seminars, supervision and research meetings in Oxford for at least 30 days each year.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in academia, healthcare, industry and policy; many continue in research through postdoctoral posts and academic appointments in the UK and internationally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a discipline relevant to the proposed research; a previous master's degree is not required. US applicants: minimum GPA normally 3.5/4.0. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed. 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: 11 October 2027

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

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