Overview
The Department of Oncology from the University of Oxford employs multidisciplinary approaches from physics, biology, chemistry and mathematical modelling to investigate DNA biology and epigenetics, cell and environmental biology of tumour tissue and both systemic and local immunological responses in cancer.
Features
- This programme focuses on expanding scientific knowledge with a particular focus on therapies involving drug discovery or action and combination therapies with radiotherapy.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The DPhil in Oncology is a three-to-four year DPhil programme and is based on the conduct of a specific research project conducted in a single research group or laboratory. Applications are accepted from both basic scientists and clinicians.
- Students will be admitted directly to a particular research area, within a research group/laboratory lead by a Principal Investigator who will be formally appointed as their DPhil supervisor.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Medicine View 223 other PhDs in Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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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 in a biological, medical, chemical, mathematical and physical science background, as appropriate for the projects offered.
Tuition Fee
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International
31480 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31480 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Oxford
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Scholarships Information
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