DPhil in Women's and Reproductive Health at University of Oxford

Programme overview

The DPhil in Women's and Reproductive Health supports original research on key challenges in women's and reproductive health, combining clinical and laboratory science in an interdisciplinary research environment within the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health. It is available full time and part time.

Faculty: Medical Sciences Division | Department: Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health | Duration: 3-4 years full time; 6-8 years part time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students carry out a research project under supervision, attend weekly department seminars, and undertake training relevant to their project (for example statistics, bioinformatics, flow cytometry, proteomics) alongside skills training and career planning events offered by the Medical Sciences Division.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to further research in reproductive, biological and biomedical science, assisted reproduction, clinical academic work and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a subject related to biomedical science, a medical degree, or a degree otherwise relevant to the topic of study; a previous master's degree is not required. For US degrees the minimum GPA normally required is 3.5/4.0. No GRE or GMAT scores are sought. Evidence of publications or presentations is an advantage but not essential; applicants are expected to be familiar with the recent published work of their proposed supervisor. Only candidates who have identified an academic willing to supervise and resource their project are shortlisted for interview; interviews are normally held. Oxford standard-level English: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component (other accepted tests as listed by the University). Application deadline for 2027-28 entry: 12:00 midday UK time, 1 December 2026 (full and part time).

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

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

Intake: 4 October 2027

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

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