Program Overview

Introduction to the DPhil in Clinical Neurosciences

The DPhil in Clinical Neurosciences offers opportunities for high-quality research training, for both clinical and non-clinical graduates, in wide-ranging areas of clinical neuroscience. As a doctoral student in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), you will be part of one of the leading and largest clinical neuroscience departments in Europe.

About the Course

The DPhil in Clinical Neurosciences will develop your skills through a range of research and practical training. The department offers opportunities for high-quality research training in wide-ranging areas of clinical neuroscience. Much of the graduate research in the department is interdisciplinary and in collaboration with research leaders at other research centers.

Research Areas

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

• Prevention of stroke and dementia
• Clinical neurology
• Brain network dynamics
• Anaesthetics
• Ophthalmology
• Integrative neuroimaging

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.

Supervision

Once enrolled on the DPhil, the allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences. Information about supervisors connected with this course can be found on the NDCN website.

Assessment

You will begin your course as a probationary research student (PRS) and you will be monitored and assessed regularly via completion of termly reports by you and your supervisors through the Graduate Supervision Reporting (GSR) system. You will be expected to transfer your status from PRS to DPhil (PhD) before the end of your fourth term if you are a full-time student.

Graduate Destinations

Past students from the Department of Clinical Neurosciences have gone on to careers based both in the UK and other countries in teaching and research in universities or back to clinical posts.

Changes to this 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 relevant discipline (e.g., neuroscience).
• A master's degree is not a prerequisite for admission.
• For applicants with a bachelor's degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.5 out of 4.0.
• Evidence of a prior interest in the area of research proposed may be an advantage.
• Publications are not expected as part of the interview process.

English Language Proficiency

This course requires proficiency in English at the University's standard level. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement.

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. Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or potential.

Costs

Annual Course Fees

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

• Full-time study:
  • Home: ｣10,470
  • Overseas: ｣34,700
• Part-time study:
  • Home: ｣5,235
  • Overseas: ｣17,350

What Do Course Fees Cover?

Course fees cover your teaching as well as other academic services and facilities provided to support your studies.

Living Costs

In addition to your course fees and any additional course-specific costs, you will need to ensure that you have adequate funds to support your living costs for the duration of your course.

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
• Corpus Christi College
• Exeter College
• Green Templeton College
• Harris Manchester College
• Hertford College
• Jesus College
• Keble College
• Kellogg College
• Lady Margaret Hall
• Linacre College
• Lincoln College
• Magdalen College
• Merton College
• New College
• Oriel College
• Pembroke 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
• St Peter's College
• Somerville College
• Trinity College
• University College
• Wadham 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. You should identify an academic member of staff who is willing to supervise you and has the resources to support your proposed research project.