Highlights
Tuition fee
34700 GBP / year
10470 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
34700 GBP / year
10470 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Campus location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Generative Biology programme offered by University of Oxford is designed to train doctoral researchers in cutting-edge areas of generative biology.

Overview

The Generative Biology programme offered by University of Oxford will engage its students on original doctoral research projects, guiding and training them to produce significant and substantial contributions to their fields of study. The DTP forms part of the long-term strategic alliance between the University of Oxford and the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), which aims to develop innovative solutions and foster future leaders to tackle some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.

Features

To learn more about the research topics you’ll have the opportunity to explore, please refer to the Research areas section of this page.

You will start working on your research project from the outset, developing your research skills through hands-on learning in the laboratory of your supervisor. Supervisors will ensure that a development plan is put in place for every student, guiding them to take full advantage of relevant lecture courses and training modules within the University that will contribute to the academic development of their research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

  • The ability to write in the natural language of biology
  • The ability to understand which DNA sequences will generate biological systems that perform the desired functions.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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110
IELTS
7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Oxford, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110
IELTS
7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in an academic subject relevant to the selected projects (eg biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics).
  • However, entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants are expected to have a first-class degree or the equivalent. 
  • 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, most successful applicants are expected to have a GPA of 3.7.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    34700 GBP / year
    34700 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    10470 GBP / year
    10470 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom
939 - 1530 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Generative Biology.

Available Scholarships

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

Provided by university
Grant
21500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
China Scholarship Council-University of Oxford Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Oxford-NaturalMotion and Oxford-Oxitec Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
ICM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Creative BioMart
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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