The Oxford DPhil in Materials is a doctoral research degree programme, typically of three to four years in duration and known as a PhD at other universities. Doctoral research projects in this leading materials department are available in most branches of materials science, as well as some aspects of solid state physics and chemistry.
PhD Program Requirements
A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a suitable science subject.
The qualification above should normally be achieved in one of the following subject areas:
- materials science
- chemistry
- physics
- mathematics.
However, other subjects may be acceptable depending on the area of research chosen.
For candidates offering a UK bachelor’s degree or UK integrated undergraduate master’s degree normally an overall grade of at least 65% is required.
As examples of international equivalents to this requirement: for the US system a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 on a four-year bachelor’s programme is normally regarded as equivalent and for the Chinese system an overall degree mark of 85% on a four-year bachelor’s degree programme from a Double First Class University is normally regarded as equivalent.
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: A detailed research proposal is not required. Instead, you should provide a single document comprising both:
- a list of up to four research projects (and the associated supervisors) in which you are interested, in order of preference, selected from currently advertised projects; and
- an outline of your research interests, written in English, that clearly indicates the rationale behind your choice of projects./personal statement:
4. CV/résumé: A CV/résumé is compulsory for all applications. Most applicants choose to submit a document of one to two pages highlighting their academic achievements and any relevant professional experience.
5. GRE General Test scores: No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.
6. 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 March 2024
Application Fee
An application fee of £75 is payable per course application.
