Project Details
The DPhil in Advanced Bioscience of Viral Products is a four year programme, led by gene and cell therapy company Oxford Biomedica and run in collaboration with University College London. The programme aims to deliver the next generation of bioscience leaders to advance research on the underpinning bioscience of viral products for future gene therapies and vaccines.
Eligibility
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 relevant discipline such as biology, biochemistry, or medicine, although those who have not achieved this level of qualification will be considered if they show strong performance in a master’s course.
A previous master’s degree is not required.
We are looking for strong academic credentials but we recognise that some applicants may not have followed the traditional academic route. Substantial professional experience may be a substitute for a lower grade at undergraduate level. We would encourage you to speak to the supervisor of your chosen project who will be able to discuss this with you
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.
Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience
Evidence of a prior interest in the area of research proposed is likely to advantage your application.
Prior publications are not required, but research experience and a track record demonstrating an interest in research may be an advantage.
It would be expected that graduate applicants would be familiar with the recent published work of their proposed supervisor.
Funding
Four fully-funded studentships are available for students who start the DPhil in Advanced Bioscience of Viral Products (ABViP) at the University of Oxford in October 2024. These four BBSRC CTP ABViP Studentships are available to UK and Overseas (including EU) students.
Full maintenance (stipend and fees) is available to UK and Overseas students for the duration of the four-year DPhil programme. Additional funds will be made available for research consumables.
Application Requirement
1. 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.
2. GRE General Test scores: No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.
3. English language proficiency: This course requires proficiency in English at the University’s standard level. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement.
4. Statement of purpose/personal statement: 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. The statement should focus on academic or research-related achievements and interests rather than personal achievements and interests.
5. Referees: Three overall, academic preferred
Application Deadline
1 December 2024
Application Fee
An application fee of £75 is payable per course application. Application fee waivers are available for the following applicants who meet the eligibility criteria:
- applicants from low-income countries;
- refugees and displaced persons;
- UK applicants from low-income backgrounds; and
- applicants who applied for our Graduate Access Programmes in the past two years and met the eligibility criteria.
