You will spend up to four years in one of the department’s many research groups, working on a project supervised by the group’s principal investigator. During this period you will have the opportunity to take part in the comprehensive training programme organised for graduate students.
PhD Program Requirements
A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject relevant to the proposed research project.
However, entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent.
A previous master’s qualification is not required.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.
Research experience, such as an undergraduate research project and/or industry placement is very important. Most successful applicants will have relevant research experience.
It would be expected that graduate applicants would be familiar with the recent published work of their proposed supervisor(s).
Publications are not required, but they do provide an advantage.
PhD Funding Coverage
The University expects to be able to offer over 1,000 full or partial graduate scholarships across the collegiate University in 2024-25.
You will be automatically considered for the majority of Oxford scholarships, if you fulfil the eligibility criteria and submit your graduate application by the relevant December or January deadline.
Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or potential.
Application Requirement
1. Online Application
2. Official transcript(s): Your transcripts should give detailed information of the individual grades received in your university-level qualifications to date. You should only upload official documents issued by your institution and any transcript not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation.
3. Statement of purpose: You should provide a statement of your research interests, in English, describing how your background and research interests relate to the programme. If possible, please ensure that the word count is clearly displayed on the document.
4. GRE General Test scores: No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.
5. English language proficiency: This course requires proficiency in English at the University’s higher level. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement.
Application Deadline
1 December 2024
Application Fee
An application fee of £75 is payable per course application.
