Program Overview

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Introduction to the DPhil in Psychiatry

The DPhil in Psychiatry is a research-based degree that offers students the opportunity to gain transferable research skills alongside knowledge and expertise in a range of research fields, from molecular biology to brain imaging and from behavioral research to epidemiology.

About the Course

The DPhil in Psychiatry is designed to allow students to develop the skills required to become an independent researcher, as well as acquiring expertise within a particular research area. Students will have a supervisor from within the department and may have a co-supervisor/advisor from within the department or from elsewhere.

Research Areas

Students will have the opportunity to undertake research within the specialized themes of this course, which include:

• Neurobiology
• Psychological treatments
• Developmental psychiatry
• Social psychiatry

Attendance

The course can be studied full-time or part-time, with both modes requiring attendance in Oxford. Full-time students are subject to the University's Residence requirements. Part-time students are required to attend course-related activities in Oxford for a minimum of 30 days each year.

Resources to Support Study

As a graduate student, you will have access to the University's wide range of resources, including libraries, museums, galleries, digital resources, and IT services.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Department of Psychiatry. You can typically expect to have contact with your supervisor(s) around once a fortnight at mutually agreed times, and whenever necessary as agreed between you and the supervisor(s).

Assessment

Examination of a DPhil involves submission of a thesis, which is examined by viva. In addition to this, there are two interim assessments of progress that you must pass.

Graduate Destinations

The destinations of students completing a DPhil in the department are very varied and dependent on the research area covered by the research degree.

Changes to the Course

The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration.

Entry Requirements

The requirements described below are specific to this course and apply only in the year of entry that is shown.

• A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honors in a discipline that is relevant to your proposed research.
• Research or working experience related to your proposed area of study may be an advantage.
• Publications are not required, but if available, will be considered as part of your application.
• This course requires proficiency in English at the University's standard level.

Funding

For entry in the academic year, the collegiate University expects to offer over 1,100 full or partial graduate scholarships across a wide range of graduate courses.

Costs

Annual Course Fees

The fees for this course are charged on an annual basis.

Full-time Study

• Home: Ł10,470
• Overseas: Ł34,700

Part-time Study

• Home: Ł5,235
• Overseas: Ł17,350

College Preference

Students enrolled on this course will belong to both a department/faculty and a college. The following colleges accept students for full-time study on this course:

• Balliol College
• Brasenose College
• Christ Church
• Green Templeton College
• Hertford College
• Jesus College
• Kellogg College
• Lady Margaret Hall
• Linacre College
• Lincoln College
• Magdalen College
• Merton College
• New College
• Oriel College
• The Queen's College
• Reuben College
• St Anne's College
• St Catherine's College
• St Cross College
• St Edmund Hall
• St Hilda's College
• St Hugh's College
• St John's College
• Somerville College
• University College
• Wolfson College
• Worcester College
• Wycliffe Hall

How to Apply

Before you begin an application, we recommend that you consult the Medical Sciences Graduate School's website to identify the most suitable course for your intended area of research. Your application (including the supporting documents outlined above) will be assessed against the entry requirements detailed on this course page.