Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
A research degree hosted by the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences covering areas such as cancer, immunology, neurosciences, transplantation, urology, vascular surgery and global surgery. Students join a research group working with a principal investigator.
Faculty: Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences | Department: Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences | Duration: 3-4 years full time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Students are admitted directly onto a research project, supervised by a main supervisor and at least one co-supervisor, and take part in departmental events such as Surgical Grand Rounds, the Research Away Day and the Student Symposium.
Graduates typically progress to postdoctoral research and academic careers or, if clinically qualified, to further clinical training and clinician-scientist posts.
A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours in an area relevant to the proposed research, or equivalent; entrance is very competitive and many successful applicants hold a first-class degree. A previous master's degree is not required. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.5/4.0 (most successful 3.7+). No GRE or GMAT. Prior interest or experience in the research area is an advantage; publications not required. Deadline 12:00 UK time 1 December 2026. English language (higher level, international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); tests taken no more than two years before course start.
Domestic applicants: GBP 10,940 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source
International applicants: GBP 36,260 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source
Intake: 4 October 2027
Duration: 3-4 years full-time
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
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