114 PhD programmes offered by the university

The DPhil Management programme at the University of Oxford offers students the opportunity to engage with internationally renowned faculty who are here to help you become an academic scholar.

The DPhil in Architectural History at the University of Oxford profits from the close links within the Department between the disciplines of architectural history, art history, design history, English local history and landscape archaeology. The programme is designed to enable students, including mature students, to undertake individual research.

At the University of Oxford, the Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) is the most prestigious of the Law Faculty's research degrees. It entails writing a thesis over a period of three, or at most four years (six to eight years for part-time students). 

The DPhil in Materials at University of Oxford is a doctoral research degree programme, typically of three to four years in duration and known as a PhD at other universities. 

The DPhil in Mathematics at the University of Oxford is an advanced research degree which provides the opportunity to investigate a project in depth and write a thesis which makes a significant contribution in the field. 

Your project and development during your Medical Sciences DPhil studies at University of Oxford will be guided by a specialised team led by your academic supervisor.

The DPhil in Future Propulsion and Power from University of Oxford provides graduates with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise in aircraft propulsion and gas turbines. 

The Inorganic Chemistry for Future Manufacturing program at University of Oxford is an EPSRC-funded centre focused on training the next generation of synthesis scientists. 

This four-year Genomic Medicine and Statistics DPhil programme at University of Oxford aims to train and nurture future leaders in the application of genomics to advance human health. 

As a DPhil in Molecular and Cellular Medicine student at University of Oxford you will spend up to four years (eight years for part-time students) in either the Kennedy institute of Rheumatology or Botnar Research Centre’s many research groups, working on a research project supervised by one of the principal investigators and your supervisory team.

The DPhil Criminology at University of Oxford is offered as either a full-time three to four year degree, or a part-time six to eight year degree.

The DPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics at University of Oxford is an advanced research degree for qualified students who are ready to begin thesis work in the field of general linguistics (including phonetics but not applied linguistics), in historical and comparative philology and linguistics, or in the linguistics of a specific language.

The DPhil in Engineering Science at University of Oxford will offer you the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise in your chosen field of engineering research. 

As a Migration Studies DPhil student from University of Oxford you will undertake your own original research project under the guidance of your supervisor. 

The DPhil in Pharmacology at the University of Oxford offers a wide range of cutting-edge research topics within a multi-disciplinary and world-renowned department (ranked number 1 by subject since 2019 in the QS World Ranking), from calcium signalling to cardiovascular pharmacology, neuropharmacology and medicinal chemistry.

The Cancer Science (Biological) programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based four-year course offering interdisciplinary training in cancer biology, immuno-oncology, big data, early detection, and novel therapeutics, with lab rotations and a final project.

The Zero-Carbon Energy programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based course that aims to equip you with the knowledge, methods and professional skills needed to lead in the energy transition.

The Cardiovascular Science (Vascular Contributions to Dementia) programme offered by University of Oxford is for graduates who want to undertake advanced research into cardiovascular disease in Oxford.

The Statistics and Machine Learning programme offered by University of Oxford is a four-year DPhil research course (or up to eight years if studying part-time) that will train the next generation of researchers in statistics and machine learning.

The DPhil in Chemistry is a research-based course at Oxford focused on original projects across areas like catalysis, materials, energy, biology interface, and theoretical chemistry. It develops advanced research and transferable skills. The Chemistry programme is offered at University of Oxford.