DPhil in Translational Health Sciences at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A research degree for applied research in a health-related field, supervised by an interdisciplinary team, focusing on the social science of healthcare innovation and knowledge translation.

Faculty: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | Department: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | 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

An independent applied research project and original empirical study in an aspect of translational health sciences, building on a master's-level qualification such as the linked MSc in Translational Health Sciences.

Career pathways

Roles include researchers, research managers and knowledge translation or research impact officers in higher education and healthcare organisations, linking research to practice.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree or equivalent scoring sufficiently highly to show ability to cope with advanced study, and a first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent), in social sciences, business and management or information technology. Most students will have completed the Oxford MSc in Translational Health Sciences or an equivalent; most successful applicants have a master's with merit. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.5/4.0 (most successful 3.7). 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: 10 October 2027

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

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences