This doctoral degree is in the social science of healthcare innovation and knowledge translation. Building on a relevant masters-level qualification, you will pursue an independent piece of applied research in a health-related field, supervised by an interdisciplinary team.
For the purposes of this programme, the department defines translational health sciences as the study of the human, organisational and societal issues that impact on the adoption, dissemination and mainstreaming of research discoveries and the harnessing of such discoveries to provide effective, efficient and equitable healthcare.
PhD Program Requirements
A master’s degree or the equivalent, scoring sufficiently highly to demonstrate the ability to cope with advanced academic study
A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent).
It is anticipated that most students on this DPhil will have previously completed the MSc in Translational Health Sciences at the University of Oxford or equivalent from another university.
The above qualification (s) should be achieved in one of the following subject areas or disciplines:
- social sciences
- business and management
- information technology.
Entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a master’s degree with merit or the equivalent.
It is anticipated that many applicants will have experience of a knowledge translation or similar role in a non-academic organisation. Whilst such experience is not a requirement, it will be viewed positively when assessing applicants.
Academic publications are not a requirement.
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. Written work: An abstract from a published paper where you are the first author, or a summary of an undergraduate or master’s dissertation, written in English, with a maximum limit of 500 words.
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 December 2024
Application Fee
An application fee of £75 is payable per course application.
