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How to apply

The application window for both the DPhil in Primary Health Care and the DPhil in Translational Health Sciences for 2025/26 entry is open. The main funding deadline for applications is Tuesday 03 December 2024; however we will stay open to new applications past this point and further funded opportunities may be available later in the cycle.

You can browse particular research projects and get an idea of the research carried out across the department by looking at our research themes pages.

To apply for a place on the DPhil in Primary Health Care or DPhil in Translational Health Sciences you will need to submit an application using the online application form.

How to apply: FAQs

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We recommend that applicants choose to apply to work with a specific supervisor after reading their supervisor profile. You are strongly advised to contact your prospective supervisor(s) in advance of application to discuss potential projects or directions for research you may be able to take. This is to ensure that there is a good fit between the student and the team and is considered an integral part of the admissions process. Please be aware that some supervisors receive a large number of enquiries from prospective students, so please allow time for a response and keep your message brief and to the point.

Supervisor contact details can be found by clicking on their profile pages found here. Please note that any conversations with potential supervisors are not part of the selection process.

It is normal for your ideas subsequently to change in some ways as you investigate the evidence and develop your project. You should nevertheless make the best effort you can to demonstrate the extent of your research question, sources and method at this moment.

Course-specific information on the supporting materials required and how your application will be assessed can be found on the University’s pages DPhil in Primary Health Care and DPhil in Translational Health Sciences. You can find full details on the application process in the University’s application guide.