Transformative Technologies in Pharmaceutical Science (BBSRC CDT) at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training run with GSK and the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Southampton, developing novel methods at the frontier of pharmaceutical sciences using AI, machine learning and high-quality datasets.

Department: Doctoral Training Centre (with GSK and the Universities of Cambridge and Southampton) | Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: 28 September 2026 (page shows 2026-27 details; applications for 2027-28 expected to open soon) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six months of fundamentals of pharmaceutical science at Oxford's Doctoral Training Centre covering in silico approaches including machine learning and AI, followed by a substantial research thesis with access to GSK project teams and facilities.

Career pathways

About 60% of past Doctoral Training Centre students have gone into academic careers and 20% into industrial research; alumni have founded at least 20 start-up companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours in physical, life, computational or mathematical sciences (e.g. biochemistry, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering), or equivalent; other scientific degrees with strong quantitative or programming backgrounds are encouraged. Most successful applicants hold a master's or first-class degree. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.5/4.0 (most successful 3.7+). Only applicants eligible for Home fees are currently considered. English language level higher: 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: 28 September 2026

Duration: 4 years full-time

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