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DPhil Synthesis for Biology and Medicine

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Oxford

Program Overview

The programme offers joint academic-industrial training in all aspects of synthesis coupled with an in-depth appreciation of its application to biology and medicine. This EPSRC-led initiative is designed to build on Oxford Chemistry s strength in synthetic chemistry and the model of inter-disciplinary scientific training within the existing Centres for Doctoral Training in Oxford. The programme aims to train next-generation doctoral scientists in the practice of chemical synthesis coupled with an in-depth appreciation of its application to biology and medicine. It also aims to train graduates capable of addressing major challenges across the entire remit of organic chemistry with a focus on skills relevant to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Program Key Stats

£23027 (Annual cost)



18 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Academic ability, a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours, Interviews, IELTS of 7.0, TOEFL iBT of 100, CAE/CPE of 185, Official transcript, Statement of purpose and research proposal, Written work, Portfolio, References, CV

Career Options

  • Synthetic Biology Researcher
  • Staff Scientist
  • Synthetic Biology Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Synthetic Biologist / Geneticist
  • Synthetic Biology Applications Associate
  • Research Associate

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