Overview

Furthermore, as part of your Musculoskeletal Sciences training at University of Oxford you will be exposed to a range of topics such as critical appraisal, epidemiology and medical statistics.

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

Research

Your training will be tailored to your particular needs, drawing from the vast range of training available at Oxford and covering both specialist scientific methods and techniques and transferable skills.

Please note that there is no formal taught component of the DPhil in Musculoskeletal Sciences.

However, you will develop your research skills through a range of research training in your first year, including compulsory attendance at core subject lectures on a variety of topics such as an introduction to pathophysiology of musculoskeletal disorders, epidemiology, basic immunology, clinical trials and rehabilitation.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-09 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine View 255 other PhDs in Medicine in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

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

Tuition Fee

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International

29700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29700 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

8960 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8960 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Musculoskeletal Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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