Overview

Furthermore, as part of your Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics training at the University of Oxford, you will be exposed to a range of topics such as critical appraisal, musculoskeletal sciences and molecular and cellular medicine.

Features

After a short induction period in Michaelmas term, during which some basic training is provided, you will start a research project in your supervisor’s unit.

There are a wide range of projects that can be undertaken under this title, including projects on epidemiology, clinical trials, pathophysiology of various musculoskeletal disorders, bioengineering, cancer biology, stem cell and epigenetics, cartilage and tendon biology, among others.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

All students will be designated at least two academic supervisors and most research groups have weekly meetings where members present and discuss their research results with other members of their team.

You are likely to be asked to regularly present your work in progress seminars, which are attended by other research groups working in related areas. Whilst working on your research project you will participate in a comprehensive, flexible skills training programme which includes a range of workshops and seminars in transferable skills, generic research skills and specific research techniques.

There are also numerous seminars and lectures by local and visiting scientists and you are provided with many opportunities to meet leading scientists.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

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Applications may remain open after this deadline if places are still available

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours as a minimum, in biological sciences and/or related topics.

The department also considers applicants from medically qualified individuals. In special circumstances, applications from other medically related subjects (eg nurses, and/or allied health professionals) will be considered for the DPhil. If you fall into this category, please contact the Graduate Studies Officer.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34700 GBP / year

≈ 34700 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

10470 GBP / year

≈ 10470 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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