Overview

The Advanced Bioscience of Viral Products programme at University of Oxford aims to deliver the next generation of bioscience leaders to advance research on the underpinning bioscience of viral products for future gene therapies and vaccines.

Features

This course is taking part in a continuing pilot programme to improve the selection procedure for graduate applications, in order to ensure that all candidates are evaluated fairly.

For this course, the socio-economic data you provide in the application form will be used to contextualise the shortlisting and decision-making processes where it has been provided.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

This DPhil course will take a holistic approach to the science underpinning the successful development of new viral vector products including an understanding of the fundamental cell biology, bioprocessing considerations, improving our knowledge of the process/product, understand how these aspects can be translated and advanced in an industrial setting and identify how these fit into the wider regulatory context.

A core component of this training programme is to immerse students in an environment where they are able to apply their fundamental scientific knowledge and research expertise to addressing the current capacity and capability issues in viral vector development.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation View 135 other PhDs in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First 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 in a relevant discipline such as biology, biochemistry, or medicine, although those who have not achieved this level of qualification will be considered if they show strong performance in a master’s course.

We are looking for strong academic credentials but we recognise that some applicants may not have followed the traditional academic route. Substantial professional experience may be a substitute for a lower grade at undergraduate level. We would encourage you to speak to the supervisor of your chosen project who will be able to discuss this with you

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Tuition Fee

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International

31480 GBP/year

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Based on the tuition of 31480 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

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