114 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students on the DPhil in Experimental Psychology at University of Oxford will carry out independent research under the supervision and guidance of principal investigators and researchers within a research group or lab. 

As a DPhil in Clinical Medicine student from the University of Oxford, you will conduct research in basic science and/or in clinical medicine. The degree will provide you with research skills, in-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise in your chosen field of research. 

The DPhil in Earth Sciences at University of Oxford is an advanced degree by research that will take between three to four years to complete.

University of Oxford has a thriving group of research students studying for the DPhil in Economics. The DPhil, which is the equivalent to a PhD at most other institutions, is similar in structure to a PhD at leading economics graduate schools worldwide.

The DPhil in Women's and Reproductive Health at University of Oxford offers a wide range of opportunities to carry out multidisciplinary research on important issues in human reproduction and applied basic science.

The DPhil in Education in University of Oxford is intended to provide graduates with a wide range of research skills, as well as in-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise in their chosen field of research.

The Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care at the University of Oxford has been one of the world’s most important primary care centres for over 20 years, leading world-class research and training to rethink the way healthcare is delivered in general practice and other primary care settings, both across the UK and globally.  

The DPhil in Surgical Sciences at the University of Oxford is a full-time doctoral programme offering research training across a range of scientific areas for both clinical and non- clinical graduates within an academic surgery department.

The DPhil in History (Economic and Social History) at University of Oxford is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of successful completion of an individual research thesis and an oral examination.

Both in Classical Languages and Literature, and in ancient history, the DPhil programme from University of Oxford is a research degree intended to make it possible for the successful candidate to aspire to a career in research and teaching at university level anywhere in the world where the Classical subjects are studied.

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

The DPhil in Area Studies (Africa) is a research-based course exploring Africa through interdisciplinary approaches, covering politics, history, society, literature, and globalisation, with opportunities for fieldwork and regional focus. The Area Studies (Africa) programme is offered at University of Oxford.

The Cancer Science (Maths or Physics) programme offered by University of Oxford is a research course applying maths, physics, and engineering to cancer biology, imaging, data science, and therapy, with interdisciplinary lab rotations and a thesis.

The Fusion Power programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based course combining training and research in fusion-relevant fields like plasma physics, materials science, and computational modelling, with initial taught modules followed by a major research project.