Overview

At the Engineering Biology programme offered by University of Oxford you will complete two short research projects, one of which will develop into your substantive DPhil project. Throughout the course, you will undertake bespoke training in translational aspects. This course is run jointly with the University of Bristol.

Features

During the course, you will also have access to the extensive range of seminars and symposia in both the Department of Engineering Science and other departments of the University. During term-time there are regular departmental seminars which all graduate students are expected to attend, along with the annual Department of Engineering Science specific Lubbock Lecture and BioEnginuity events.
Students also present at regular progress seminars, which bring together groups in the department working in related areas. Your research group will be able to advise you as to which seminar series you should attend. All seminars are advertised on the web portal Oxford Talks.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

Robust methods for bioengineering
Rational biomolecular & biosystems design
Evolution-guided biodesign
Digital cells & AI

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology General Engineering & Technology View 125 other PhDs in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in engineering, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, medicine or related disciplines.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.6 out of 4.0. However, selection of candidates also depends on other factors in your application and most successful applicants have achieved higher GPA scores.
Experience of, and an interest in, interdisciplinary research
Experience of research projects involving modelling, wet lab research or ideally a combination of the two
A publication record commensurate with the opportunities and experience of the applicant is expected

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34700 GBP / year

≈ 34700 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

10470 GBP / year

≈ 10470 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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