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MSc Financial Economics

Start date:

• 23 September 2024

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Programme overview

Propel your career with the necessary knowledge of finance and economics required by the financial sector.

Intellectually tough and highly practical, the distinctive nature of the programme will give you outstanding international training in the tools sought by financial institutions and companies, in a variety of different industries.

Saïd Business School finance faculty, together with the Department of Economics deliver the 9-month programme combining rigorous academic training with tailored real-world applications, designed in consultation with leading financial recruiters.

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Current class profile

Our students are a diverse group of high-achieving individuals looking to launch their career in finance or consulting.

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Supervision and assessment

Supervision.

You are expected to meet your supervisor on a regular basis to discuss academic progress. There is not set frequency for meetings with your supervisor but recommend regular meetings to take full advantage of the opportunities available to you.

The allocation of a supervisor is the responsibility of the School. It is not always possible to accommodate a preference to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside Saïd Business School.

Assessment includes examinations, assignments and individual projects. Core courses are offered in asset pricing, economics, corporate finance, financial econometrics and finance and ethics. You can select a total of five electives to tailor your learning experience and expand your knowledge in areas important for your career. You can choose to substitute one elective with an individual project addressing a question of academic interest or practical significance.

Changes to this course and your supervision

We seek to deliver this course as described on this page. However, there may be situations when it is desirable or necessary to make changes either before or after registration. The safety of students, staff and visitors is paramount and major changes to delivery or services may have to be made in circumstances of a pandemic, epidemic or local health emergency. In certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study.

Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include illness, sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment.

For further information please see our page on changes to courses and the provisions of the student contract regarding changes to courses.

I chose the MSc Financial Economics because I wanted to stretch myself academically, but also acquire the skills that the industry demands. Lochlan Halloway MSc Financial Economics class of 2021-22

Oxford Saïd Finance Lab

Understand key concepts, processes, instruments and models required to be successful in financial services.

This co-curricular programme is led by seasoned practitioners with many years of transaction and market experience. At its core are a series of models that are used to evaluate and appraise situations from the real world. You will leave with a toolkit to tackle financial problems ranging from valuations to leveraged buyouts, to M&A transactions and more.

Drive your career development

Achieve your potential with the support of the Careers team. They will work with you on your professional development and future career planning.

The combination of the programme curriculum and the co-curricular programmes such as Oxford Saïd Finance Lab and Asset Management masterclass, provide a rich and highly practical learning experience reflecting the aspirations of students and employers' needs.

The Careers team were incredibly helpful! You can just drop in and get your CV reviewed, or schedule the best mock case interview where you’ll be confident for your next job interview. Tim Scherer Investment Banking Department - Goldman Sachs

Employers who recruited graduates in 2022

• Bank of America
• Credit Suisse
• Goldman Sachs
• Morgan Stanley
• Bain & Company
• Boston Consulting Group
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Upon admission, you will also become a member of an Oxford college. Your college is both an academic and social community that will enrich your time at Oxford. It offers everything from formal dinners and balls to sports and lecture series. 

The Oxford college system enables you to interact with students and faculty from other disciplines. Some colleges provide accommodation for students.   

Application process

Applications for 2024 have now closed. Applications for 2025 will open in August 2024.

We operate a staged admissions process. You can only submit one application per year. The deadlines below were for 2024 entry:

• Stage 1 - Friday 27 October 2023
• Stage 2 - Friday 5 January 2024
• Stage 3 - Wednesday 6 March 2024

Deadlines fall at 11.59pm UK time. Please note, only offer holders in stage 1 and stage 2 are eligible for University and college scholarships. The application round deadlines for 2025 entry will be confirmed in due course but are likely to be around the same dates as this year's deadlines.

Kira Talent

Upon submitting your complete application, you will receive a secure link to complete a Kira Talent  video assessment. You will have one week after your chosen application deadline to complete your Kira Talent video assessment and to upload any outstanding application materials. The deadlines for 2024 entry were as follows:

• Stage 1 - Friday 3 November 2023
• Stage 2 - Friday 12 January 2024
• Stage 3 - Wednesday 13 March 2024

Deadlines fall at 11.59pm UK time. The application deadlines for 2025 entry will be confirmed in due course but are likely to be around the same dates as this year's deadlines.

For 2024 entry, decisions will be released to all applicants by the following dates:

• Stage 1 - Friday 8 December 2023
• Stage 2 - Wednesday 28 February 2024
• Stage 3 - Wednesday 17 April 2024

There are 84 available places on the MSc Financial Economics programme. The average number of applications for entry between 2021 and 2023 was 1,073. 

Fees and funding

The fee for 2024-25 is £55,630 for both home and overseas students, which includes lifelong Oxford Union membership.

If your application is successful, you will be asked to pay a deposit against your course fees at the application stage as a condition of your offer. The deposit is £8,350 and must be paid 30 days from the date on initial offer letter.

Tuition fees must be paid in full by the programme start date in September. How to pay your fees.

Course fees

Course fees are payable each year, for the duration of your fee liability (your fee liability is the length of time for which you are required to pay course fees). 

Course fees cover teaching as well as other academic services and facilities provided to support your studies. Unless specified in the additional information section below, course fees do not cover your accommodation, residential costs or other living costs. They also don’t cover any additional costs and charges that are outlined in the additional information below.

Additional cost information

There are no compulsory elements of this course that entail additional costs beyond fees and living costs. However, you may choose a project-based elective topic. Depending on your choice of topic and the research required to complete it, you may incur additional expenses, such as travel expenses, research expenses and field trips. You will need to meet these additional costs, although you may be able to apply for small grants from your department and/or college to help you cover some of these expenses. This course may also run optional pre-course workshops in and outside the UK. Teaching and networking costs will be covered for such workshops, but you would be responsible for your own travel and accommodation costs if you opt to join these workshops. This course requires that you are primarily taught in Oxford; you will need to incur travel and accommodation costs to attend the course if you do not live in the Oxford area.

Cost of living

You will also need to ensure you have adequate funds to support your living costs for the duration of your course. Please view the University's  living expenses page for information about likely living costs for 2024-25.

Further information about fees

The Fees and Funding section of this website provides further information about course fees , including information about fee status and eligibility  and your length of fee liability .

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The Finance group at Cambridge Judge Business School covers a broad spectrum of issues in finance. We define finance as more than a set of financial transactions – it is the glue that holds together corporations, capital markets and the real economy. 

We pursue research on empirical and theoretical corporate finance, asset pricing, and financial accounting as well as the intersections of finance and economics. In doing so, we treat finance as both an art and a science.

Professor Raghavendra Rau talks about the Finance pathway.

Hello. My name is Raghu Rau, and I’m the Head of the Finance and Accounting group here at Cambridge Judge Business School. Finance is actually an area which deals with four different groups of people.

We are looking at investors. Investors are people who give money to corporations and to reinvest in investment project and so on. We’re looking at corporations who take money from individuals and use that to invest in different types of projects. We have financial intermediaries, who sit between the corporations and individuals trying to make sure they have the best match between projects which the companies are offering and the individuals who want to invest in these projects. And finally, you have government and regulators who make sure the whole process is fair.

Here at Cambridge Judge Business School, we focus mostly on corporate finance. So in particular, we look at empirical corporate finance. What that means is most of our research uses actual data from companies. We look at why companies use particular types of financial policy.

We look at why individuals make certain types of decisions, whether they do this rationally, whether they’re driven by behavioural biases, and so on. We look at what conflicts of interest might make financial intermediaries advocate one type of action rather than another, for example, why they might ask firms to issue equity in place of debt and other factors like that. Overall, our focus is on trying to get actual data, hard data, which tells us exactly– allows us to get at the truth, allows us to figure out what it is that individuals, managers, and financial intermediaries are really thinking when they make financial decisions.

A lot of the data we use comes from deep engagement with companies. So in fact, here at Cambridge Judge Business School, we engage a lot with individuals who are at high level positions at firms. And because we are the University of Cambridge, we have been able to get access to a lot of unique data sets, which are not available typically at most universities across the world. And we use these to answer these types of questions.

What type of student are we looking for? Basically, someone who is interested in finding out the truth. The problem with industry is that you cannot really spend much time digging into to issues and figure out what is really going on.

We don’t just have the time. You need to talk to your clients. You need to talk to your company. These are short-frame, short-term projects, which typically last more than less than about three to six months.

Three to six months is a very, very short time for an academic. If you’re interested in truly figuring out how things work, you really have to go in-depth into these matters. And that might take a year, maybe two years. At the end of the day, we’re looking for someone who is at heart interested in the truth, someone who is, well, for better words, an academic.

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The pathway

To start on the Finance pathway you must take one of the following 9-month masters programmes:

Master of Research (MRes) (for students with a Cambridge MPhil in Economic Research)

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Research areas

Our faculty research is based around empirical and theoretical corporate finance, asset pricing, and financial accounting as well as the intersections of finance and economics. You will have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research on the multi-faceted linkages between investors, intermediaries and corporations. While the questions are academic in nature, we strive for solutions that can inform the practice of finance, and we incorporate this spirit into our teaching and other classroom interactions. 

Application of econometric methods and theoretical tools from contract theory and financial economics

• Provides the methodical rigour to infer causal statements about the way the world works.
• Allows us to shed light on questions that we, and businesses in the real world, deemed to be interesting and important at this time.
• Leads to key new understandings, eg the importance of the role of financial intermediation for growth and welfare.

Analysing the ‘black box’ that is financial institutions

• Work on topics and papers related to the study of commercial banks, investment banks, universal banks, mutual funds, hedge funds and other providers of financial services.
• Market failures and inefficiencies as a result of what happens within firms, not just between financial institutions and those seeking their services.
• Analysis of how firms work – how are compensation contracts written, and why do companies pay bribes to politicians?
• Analysis of investors that invest in firms through a set of financial intermediaries. How do these investors understand risk? Can managers and intermediaries consistently fool them into paying too much for securities or assets?

We pay close attention to human decision-making and behavioural anomalies, both of which also apply to the broader context of capital markets and financial accounting.  

What we expect from you

You will need to have earned a first class undergraduate degree or equivalent. In some cases you will need to have a graduate degree from a highly regarded university in financial, mathematical or business economics, and to have performed within the top 5% in your class.

You will also be able to demonstrate a high level of commitment to an academic career in a business school, to this end your academic preparation is key. Finance research is quantitative in nature and your background will reflect quantitative and methodological rigour. 

For more details, please see the academic requirements for the:

What you can expect from us

• You will be considered a junior colleague rather than a student from the outset of the programme. 
• Work with faculty on joint research projects for publication in leading academic journals.  
• Learn from a series of courses focused on research methodology and the foundations of the discipline. 
• Attend seminars given by the top researchers in the field. 
• Benefit from close interactions both within the Finance subject group and beyond including external researchers, meetings with speakers and research visits to some of the finest finance departments outside Cambridge. 
• You will be fully funded during your years on the programme. 
• Access researchers across the University of Cambridge, studying a huge variety of topics at a world-class level. 
• Take advantage of the specialised interdisciplinary centres established by the Finance group, and access unique data found nowhere else in the world. 

PhD supervisors

Your principal supervisor will be a senior academic, often Professor or Associate Professor, from within the Finance group. You will benefit from their guidance and counsel throughout the programme, and beyond: in helping you to succeed in the job market and in gaining a faculty position at a leading business school. Your principal supervisor will take an active role in your research programme and will assemble a group of faculty (your advisory committee) who will co-author papers with you. 

Take a look at the faculty who may serve as your principal supervisor and view their research interests:

David Chambers

Invesco professor of finance, read more about david.

Research interests

David Chambers researches investment management; financial history; endowment asset management; IPOs; law and finance.

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Elroy Dimson

Professor of finance, not available to take incoming phd students in october 2024., read more about elroy.

Elroy Dimson researches investment management; financial market history; endowment asset management; sustainable and responsible investing.

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Oğuzhan Karakaş

Associate professor in finance, read more about oğuzhan.

Oguzhan Karakas researches corporate governance; ownership and control; corporate social responsibility; private equity; dynamic investment strategies.

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Andrei Kirilenko

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Andrei Kirilenko researches the intersection of finance, technology and regulation; fintech; asset pricing, data, and digital technologies; the design of automated financial markets and instruments.

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Bart Lambrecht

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Bart Lambrecht researches various aspects of corporate finance such as real options and investment under uncertainty; mergers and acquisitions; payout policy; managerial agency and the role of asymmetric information; bankruptcy; and the financing of firms; housing and household finance; bank lending and bank capital structure.

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Bang Dang Nguyen

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Bang Dang Nguyen researches corporate finance; empirical finance; corporate governance.

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Raghavendra Rau

Sir evelyn de rothschild professor of finance, read more about raghavendra.

Raghu Rau researches empirical corporate finance; empirical behavioural finance.

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Pedro Saffi

Professor of financial economics, read more about pedro.

Pedro Saffi researches security lending markets; short selling; liquidity risk; and how differences of beliefs affect trading volume.

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Lucio Sarno

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Lucio Sarno researches empirical asset pricing; international finance, and especially foreign exchange markets; macro-finance; microstructure of financial markets.

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We will be hosting a number of presentations from prestigious companies in industry, throughout the year. This should give you an insight into working in industry and what careers are available to you.

11 October 2023

Presentation by nomura.

Anatomy of a Price Model

• Presenter: Dr Paul McCloud , Head of Fixed Income Quantitative Research
• Description: This talk explores the relationship between derivative price models and the profit/loss generated by the trading strategy, and the origin and management of model risk.

Market Making eFX:

• Presenter: Dr Jan Novotny , Executive Director, eFX Strategy
• Description: We provide an introduction into electronic market making and present challenges specific to the eFX markets.

Company information:

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries. The Wholesale Digital Office team covers Fixed Income Quantitative Research, eTrading Strategy and Systematic Trading, with expertise in derivatives pricing and hedging, machine learning, low latency algorithms and disruptive investment. Covering most major global financial centres and business lines, the WDO offers a cross-regional/cross-product perspective that is uniquely situated within the industry.

18 October 2023

Early careers presentation -  natwest markets.

Natwest Markets Team:

• Vladimir Piterberg
• Jennifer Bagg
• Jonathan Horrocks
• Juhwan Son (Zeki)

Vladimir V. Piterbarg has been the global head of Quantitative Analytics at NatWest Markets since 2018, and a Visiting Professor at the Imperial College since 2022. Over the last 20+ years, he held “Head of Quants” positions at Rokos Capital Management LLP, Barclays Capital/Barclays investment bank, and Bank of America. Vladimir Piterbarg has a PhD in Mathematics (Stochastic Calculus) from the University of Southern California. He serves as an associate editor of the Journal of Computational Finance. Together with Leif Andersen, Vladimir Piterbarg wrote the authoritative, three-volume set of books “Interest Rate Modelling”. He published multiple papers in many areas of quantitative finance and won various industry awards.

Jennifer Bagg -  studied Mathematics at Cambridge University, and, after graduating, became a quantitative analyst. She has headed up both quantitative research and risk teams in a number of financial institutions (ANZ, Dresdner, Swiss Re), and worked as a consultant in contentious litigation.  After taking some time out to be with her two young children, she joined NatWest Markets in 2017 as part of the Comeback (Returnship) Programme. She now heads up the Desk Strats team, working across Front Office business lines.

Juhwan Son - I joined NatWest Markets as a quant intern in April 2022, and wrote my dissertation for Oxford’s MSc in Mathematical and Computational Finance; in conjunction with the xVA & Credit desk. I converted later that year as a graduate quant analyst for the same team. My favourite aspect of the job is that I get the opportunity to solve interesting problems in a competitive industry, and do so alongside a great team of colleagues.

25 October 2023

Presentation by  cubist systematic.

Introduction to quantitative finance and careers at Cubist Systematic Strategies

Presenters:   

• Jackie Dai ( Business Development)
• Sahil Puri (Data Scientist Team Lead)
• Eric Huang (Research Analyst and Oxford Alum)
• Sherlyn Zhang (Data Analyst)

1 November 2023

Presentation by sopra steria.

Data-driven consulting in the Financial Services sector

Presenters:

Kal Bukovski - Director of 'Academia & Research', Consulting Senior Manager

Julian Wang - Deputy Director of 'Analytics & Automation', Consulting Senior Manager

Company's description:

Sopra Steria, a European Tech leader recognised for its consulting, digital services and software development, helps its clients drive their digital transformation to obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. It provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a fully collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to making the most of digital technology to build a positive future for its clients. With 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, the Group generated revenue of €5.1 billion in 2022.

We’re a people business, and we’re incredibly proud of the people who make Sopra Steria one of the UK Best Workplaces in the "Great Place to Work UK" Super Large category. Furthermore, we are proud that "Great Place to Work" has ranked Sopra Steria Group 8th on the Best Workplaces in Europe 2022 list! [ https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/awards/europes-best-workplaces/2022/multinational/ ] 

In this seminar we will talk the audience through what our work on projects for our Financial Services clients looks like , how we approach challenges in this domain to deliver effective data science solutions and some examples of MSc dissertation projects we have supervised in the past.

Website:  https://www.soprasteria.com/

8 November 2023

Presentation by deutsche bank.

Quantitative Trading Presentation aimed to promote our Quantitative Internship to MSc students

• Edward White
• Hendrik Muer
• Ioannis Chryssochoos
• Nourimane Lahmouri

15 November 2023

Presentation by ing.

FX & Rates Quantitative Trading / XVA & Macro Trading

The Financial Markets (FM) landscape is rapidly going through a process of digitalisation, at the core of which is eTrading. ING is a market leader in eTrading, providing a best in class client experience in FM trading. This spans from the very liquid and electronic products (cash equities, futures, commodities and FX), fixed-income products (corporate and government bonds) which are in the process of becoming electronic due to balance sheet reduction and regulation, to the less liquid and less electronic derivative products. We are a global team of quantitative traders and developers working on algorithmic pricing, trading models and low latency solutions.    

Representatives from 3 different trading desks will discuss opportunities within ING ahead of the graduate recruitment process that kicks off early 2024.

Kimiya Minoukadeh (Foreign Exchange E-Trading)

• Kimiya has over 10 years experience in FX electronic market making and has been leading the quant team within FX e-Trading at ING since 2021. Prior to ING, she was at UBS on the FX cash and options electronic desks building pricing, hedging and analytics models.  She graduated from Oxford University with a BA in Maths & Computer Science and MSc in Mathematical Modelling. She continued her post-graduate studies in Paris at Ecole Polytechnique and received her PhD in Applied Maths from Ecole des Ponts ParisTech.   

Kenneth Garrett (Fixed Income E-Trading)

• Having graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a BA in Mathematics and MSc in Applied Statistics from Oxford University, Ken entered the world of finance as a data analyst, building pricing and risk systems for tier one banks. Following this, Ken spent several years on the buy-side as a "traditional" trader focusing on arbitrage strategies in high grade debt.  In 2013 Ken moved to Bank of America, where he lead the automation of European Government Bond trading. Moving to ING in 2018 to establish and build their digitalisation project for Fixed Income. Since 2018, ING have incrementally automated substantial parts of their FI business with the aim of becoming increasing data driven.

Radu Victor Togui (XVA & Macro Trading)

• Having graduated from University of Nottingham with a degree in Economics & Econometrics, Radu started in finance as a quant working on capital models, following which he moved into trading, initially focusing on Structured Products before joining his current role in the XVA & Macro trading, where he focuses on cross-asset macro and systematic driven trading strategies and managing exposures of the XVA model. 

22 November 2023

Presentation by antti vauhkonen from lloyds banking group.

Quantitative Risk Management at Lloyds Banking Group  – Presentation by Dr. Antti Vauhkonen, Senior Manager, Counterparty Credit Risk Modelling at Lloyds Banking Group.  In this presentation, I shall talk about quantitative management of financial risks at Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), at the same time giving a general introduction to credit, market and counterparty risk management (since LBG’s risk management practices are not fundamentally different from those of other major banks). Towards the end of my talk, I will also describe specific career opportunities that LBG has to offer in these areas. 

Antti Vauhkonen  

Antti has about thirty years’ experience as a developer and validator of derivative pricing and risk measurement models (PFE, XVA and VaR), and as a structurer of exotic IR, FX and hybrid derivative products as well as synthetic securitizations gained in a variety of senior quant and risk management roles at top tier investment and commercial banks. Before his current role as Senior Manager in the Counterparty Credit Risk Modelling team at Lloyds Banking Group, Antti was the Head of Risk Policy, Credit Risk Measurement and Regulatory Developments at The Royal Bank of Scotland.  Antti holds Master’s degrees in Mathematics and Mathematical Finance from the universities of Cambridge and Oxford, and a PhD in Pure Mathematics from Imperial College London. As a visiting lecturer, he has been teaching PFE and XVA modelling to students on the full and part time MSc courses in Mathematical and Computational Finance at Oxford for the past seven years, as well as acting as a thesis supervisor. 

27 November 2023

Presentation by selby jennings.

Title: “Why Quant Finance: the different pathways into hedge funds, proprietary shops, and investment banks and what do they look for?”

Speakers: Konza Akhtar and Matthew Rooney – Selby Jennings

29 November 2023

Presentation by qube research technologies.

Company presentation – by Dr Xavier Brokmann

Quant pricing: Theory to Practice – by Andrea Granelli   ‘This talk delves into essential pricing models in mathematical finance, from analytical to advanced techniques. Insights on their applications and limitations will also be presented.’

This will be followed by a Q&A session.  

Common Graduate Student Challenges

As a graduate student, you may encounter a variety of challenges. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to support you and help you overcome. Here is an introduction to some common graduate student challenges and the resources available to you. 

Struggling with Physical and Mental Health

Nothing works unless you do. Health issues can put a full stop on your progress and affect every part of your life. 

There are resources available at UC Davis to help you heal and provide support. 

Here are a few to start:

• Mental Health Resources - Counseling, Crisis Management, and Wellness
• Student Health Services
• Student Disability Services
• Student Support Referral for OSSJA Case Management support

Feeling Isolated

Each graduate student is on their own journey. Making connections in graduate school can be intimidating, challenging, and feel like a lot of extra work. It’s normal for students to feel lonely and isolated, but you can take steps to connect with or create a community.

TIPS TO STAY CONNECTED

• Make connections in your program - Many programs have dedicated student groups in-person or virtually. Form a study group with students in your courses. Slack channels or messages can be a low-key way to initiate.
• Find (or create) a graduate student space - If your program doesn’t have a student space, check your UC Davis email. Groups and initiatives are often forwarded. The Graduate Student Association may be able to connect you with student groups. Take a stroll through the Graduate Center at Walker Hall or the Student Community Center . Many of the student clubs on campus are grad student inclusive. 
• Attend a colloquium, brown bag, or workshop - Check your email or search UC Davis website and calendar for UC Davis colloquia, brown bags, and graduate student workshops. Sign up for a GradPathways workshop or scroll through the UC Davis events calendar .
• Join a professional organization - Find out what organizations your faculty advisors belong to (this info is often available online if you don’t feel comfortable asking), or search for organizations in your field online. Your program website may point you towards relevant organizations.
• Volunteer in your community - Visit the Internship and Career Center for volunteer ideas .

Managing Personal Life and Relationships

Being a graduate student is no easy feat. Juggling time between work, school, and family requires serious time management and organization skills—not to mention, tons of patience and willpower.

One important thing to remember is that you are more than just a graduate student. Your well-being is greatly affected by maintaining the important relationships in your life. 

Here are some tips to help you out during graduate school:

• Engage in Open and Honest Communication and Planning  To minimize problems and to enhance your relationship, communicate before and during challenging times. Communication, however, is not simply a matter of exchanging information (although that is an important part of a respectful relationship). Communication about one's feelings is also important. Let them know when you’re overwhelmed. Let them know this week is going to be challenging and you probably won’t be around much. Let them know if you can’t schedule a date this month because you have multiple deadlines to make.
• Plan Ahead  It is important to plan ahead and look at your schedule for each quarter. That means knowing when deadlines are coming and being sure that you can finish your work with time to spare.
• Don’t Forget YOU Time:  As important as it is to keep up your relationships, don’t forget to have YOU time as well. Because it’s impossible to please and take care of other people if you don’t take care of yourself first.

Food, Housing, and Financial Insecurity

The cost of graduate school adds up fast, and many students don’t have a source for financial support. If you’re struggling to secure basic needs, let your Graduate Program Coordinator know. Your Graduate Program Coordinator’s primary job is connecting you with the right resources. 

Here are some of the campus basic needs support resources:

• UC Davis Basic Needs Resource Hub - This is a living document that is updated regularly with the latest information on basic needs resources at UC Davis. Consider bookmarking this for the future.
• Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center - Provides financial, food, housing, and mental wellness support and resources.
• The Pantry - Ensures that no student ever has to miss a meal or go without basic necessities due to Financial reasons.
• Graduate Student Association - Maintains the Graduate Student Pantry and offers other basic needs services to graduate students. 
• Student Support Referral for OSSJA Case Management support.

Mentorship Issues

UC Davis Graduate Studies can help you navigate and overcome obstacles to your academic success, including conflicts with your advisors. We offer resources on how to navigate difficult conversations, develop strategies to help you improve communication between you and your advisor or mentor, and to point you to resources outside of your department to navigate these conversations. Visit our Problems and Dispute Resolution Page to learn more. 

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome is the feeling or belief that you've been given something you didn't earn or don't deserve. It affects graduate students of all backgrounds and in different ways. Remember, you are in graduate school to enhance or find your career path, give back to your families and communities, or make important contributions to research and innovation.

For even more tips and strategies on how to counteract feelings that you don’t belong, check out these articles:

• Managing Imposter Syndrome in Graduate School
• Imposter Syndrome Through a First-Gen Perspective
• How to Banish Imposter Syndrome

Too Much to Do!

One of the most challenging aspects of graduate school is finding a way to set priorities, create boundaries, and maintain balance. Most graduate students have multiple roles such as graduate school, additional jobs on or off campus, family and community commitments and self-care.

As a first-year student, your school responsibilities may consist of: taking graduate coursework, working as a TA or GSR, starting research and/or lab rotations, looking for an internship, building relationships with faculty and colleagues, navigating your program requirements, and the minutiae of being an enrolled student.

Graduate school will test your limits, and feeling overwhelmed is expected.

Here are some tips to help you when you feel overwhelmed: 

• Talk to your senior colleagues about their own experiences. What worked and what didn’t? 
• Find a student support group at UC Davis or online - Check with colleagues and your Graduate Program Coordinator, read through your UC Davis email, search the internet for groups on social media. 
• Seek help when you can manage - No one wants to admit they’re overwhelmed, but your advisors and GraduateProgram Coordinator will likely have suggestions you would not have found on your own.

In Conclusion:

Identify and build your support network - There are layers of support available to you, and accessible people who want you to succeed. There’s no need to wait until you’re struggling to meet and interact with your faculty and staff advisors. 

Don’t hesitate, communicate. Most issues are fixable, but reaching out early can significantly reduce the level of anxiety and process complications, as well as the risk of long-term impacts. 

Accept your limits - Do your best to manage, but be open to admitting when you’re not, take help when it’s offered, and ask for help when you need it. 

Take advantage of the campus resources, and ask the experts (your Graduate Coordinator and Graduate Studies SeniorAcademic Advisors) for referrals.

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George Padilla awarded 2024 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Congratulations to George Padilla for being awarded a  2024 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship .  This fellowship provides students with a three-year annual stipend, allowance for tuition and fees and professional development opportunities. Past fellows include numerous Nobel Prize winners, a former U.S. Secretary of Energy and the founder of Google.

“The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship allows me the opportunity to freely explore my research interests as I look toward pursuing a Ph.D.,” said Padilla. “I am extremely grateful to have been awarded this fellowship, and greatly appreciate the support and guidance I received from my professor and principal investigator Julia Dshemuchadse, the CAPE CryStAL research group, friends, and the Cornell MSE community.” Padilla is a member of the CAPE CryStAL research group, which studies the self-assembly and stability of complex crystal structures via computer simulations.

We also congratulate James Tallman ’23 and Ph.D. student Jonathan Palumbo on receiving NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable mentions. 

Tallman, an alumnus member of the Weisner Group, graduated in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Palumbo is a 2 nd -year Ph.D. student in the lab of Dr. Tobias Hanrath studying emergent electronics of coupled metal-chalcogenide quantum dots, a type of colloidal semiconductor nanocrystal. 

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Engineering Biology (BBSRC and EPSRC CDT)

• Entry Requirements
• Funding and Costs
• College Preference
• How to Apply

About the course

Engineering Biology applies engineering principles to biology and aims to exploit our synthetic biology knowledge to drive the bioeconomy. The Engineering Biology Centre for Doctoral Training (EngBioCDT) will provide bespoke cohort-based training with a focus on how synthetic biology concepts and technologies can be translated into products with real-world impact.

This course is run jointly with the University of Bristol. 

After training in the fundamentals of mathematics, biology, engineering and computing and team-based problem solving projects, you will complete two short research projects, one of which will develop into your substantive DPhil project. Throughout the course, you will undertake bespoke training in translational aspects.

Throughout the four years of the programme, there will be bespoke innovation and commercialisation training, responsible innovation, EDI and bioethics training, and career development programmes.

Each year, a summer school will take place in June/July which will include talks from engineering biology leaders, pitches from the innovation in engineering biology projects, and outreach projects.

Course structure

The first year of the course will be divided into three segments. 

The first segment will begin with a series of inductions as part of the department's welcome weeks in Oxford. This will include meeting tutors, potential supervisors, the management team, and students from other cohorts.

You will then receive around four weeks of foundation training. The student cohort will be split into two groups, based on background. Those students with a background in life sciences will receive foundation training in engineering and computational principles, and for those with engineering/physical sciences backgrounds, foundation training in biology will be provided.

This will be followed by around six weeks of specialised training in engineering biology topics, techniques and challenges. This training will take place at the University of Bristol for all students. It will typically include interdisciplinary training in engineering biology design across scales (from biomolecules to cells), as well as advanced engineering biology topics and techniques such as:

• Modelling and control theory
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Gene circuit design
• Protein design and engineering
• Tissue engineering.

At the end of this first segment, you will typically attend a retreat for innovation in engineering biology group projects. This may be attended by students from earlier cohorts, Synthetic Biology graduates, industrial partners, and supervisors, who will provide input and case studies.

During the first four weeks of your second segment, you will work on your innovation in engineering biology group projects and write a report in the style of a scientific publication and make (where possible) data and code available to students of future cohorts to offer the opportunity to build on the research performed (eg via GitHub). This will be followed by the first of two individual short research projects.

Segment three will comprise the second of these research projects and a summer school. Research will aim to align with four major focus areas:

• Robust methods for bioengineering;
• Rational biomolecular & biosystems design;
• Evolution-guided biodesign; or
• Digital cells & AI.

Potential collaborative research projects will also be offered by the University of Bristol and can be found on the institution's website.

One of the two short research projects will typically develop into the substantive DPhil project that you will work on throughout years two to four.

You will also take advanced units in AI and robotics for engineering biology and in current engineering biology applications for industry alongside the rest of the course cohort.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Department of Engineering Science and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. A supervisor is often found outside the Department of Engineering Science.

Students will meet with course directors on a termly basis during the training year. During their DPhil studies they will meet according to the stipulations of their host department.

During the training year there will be formative and summative assessment (eg essays, presentations).

You will also complete two short research projects during this first year, one of which you will develop into your substantive DPhil. Projects will be assessed via written reports and oral presentations.

All students will be initially admitted to the status of Probationer Research Student (PRS). Within a maximum of six terms as a PRS student you will be expected to apply for transfer of status from Probationer Research Student to DPhil status.

If you cannot complete transfer to DPhil status in Oxford, exit awards (from the University of Bristol, regardless of home institution) will be made depending on the credit points (CPs) gained (MRes with 180 CPs, or different for lower CPs, following the University of Bristol Credit Framework).

A successful transfer of status from PRS to DPhil status will require submission of work and interview according to the local rules of your host department. Students who are successful at transfer will subsequently be expected to apply for and gain confirmation of DPhil status within 10 terms of admission, to show that your work continues to be on track.

You will be expected to submit a substantial, original thesis after four years from the date of admission. To be successfully awarded a DPhil you will need to defend your thesis orally (viva voce) in front of two appointed examiners.

Graduate destinations

As this is a new course for 2024-25, there is no graduate destination data. However, for context, graduates of the Synthetic Biology programme which preceded this Engineering Biology CDT, progressed into industry (50%), academia (40%), and start-ups (10%).

Changes to this course and your supervision

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. The safety of students, staff and visitors is paramount and major changes to delivery or services may have to be made in circumstances of a pandemic, epidemic or local health emergency. In addition, in certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study.

Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new academic supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include illness, sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment.

For further information please see our page on changes to courses and the provisions of the student contract regarding changes to courses.

Entry requirements for entry in 2024-25

Proven and potential academic excellence.

The requirements described below are specific to this course and apply only in the year of entry that is shown. You can use our interactive tool to help you  evaluate whether your application is likely to be competitive .

Please be aware that any studentships that are linked to this course may have different or additional requirements and you should read any studentship information carefully before applying. 

Degree-level qualifications

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

• a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in engineering, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, medicine or related disciplines.

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.

If your degree is not from the UK or another country specified above, visit our International Qualifications page for guidance on the qualifications and grades that would usually be considered to meet the University’s minimum entry requirements.

GRE General Test scores

No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.

Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience

• Experience of, and an interest in, interdisciplinary research
• Experience of research projects involving modelling, wet lab research or ideally a combination of the two
• A publication record commensurate with the opportunities and experience of the applicant is expected

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. The minimum scores required to meet the University's higher level are detailed in the table below.

*Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) † Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)

Your test must have been taken no more than two years before the start date of your course. Our Application Guide provides  further information about the English language test requirement .

Declaring extenuating circumstances

If your ability to meet the entry requirements has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (eg you were awarded an unclassified/ungraded degree) or any other exceptional personal circumstance (eg other illness or bereavement), please refer to the guidance on extenuating circumstances in the Application Guide for information about how to declare this so that your application can be considered appropriately.

You will need to register three referees who can give an informed view of your academic ability and suitability for the course. The  How to apply  section of this page provides details of the types of reference that are required in support of your application for this course and how these will be assessed.

Supporting documents

You will be required to supply supporting documents with your application. The  How to apply  section of this page provides details of the supporting documents that are required as part of your application for this course and how these will be assessed.

Performance at interview

Interviews are normally held as part of the admissions process.

The interview will be conducted by two course directors and possibly an expert in the field of research of interest to the student. The interview will last approximately 40 minutes and will cover your interest in and understanding of the field, research experience, your understanding of the fundamental mathematics and biology relevant to your experience and also your future aspirations. The interview will take place face-to-face where possible; online arrangements will also be offered.

Finally, there will be discussion of some mathematical and biological concepts relating to the your experience and background education. These will be pen and paper exercises lasting about five minutes.

How your application is assessed

Your application will be assessed purely on your proven and potential academic excellence and other entry requirements described under that heading.

References  and  supporting documents  submitted as part of your application, and your performance at interview (if interviews are held) will be considered as part of the assessment process. Whether or not you have secured funding will not be taken into consideration when your application is assessed.

An overview of the shortlisting and selection process is provided below. Our ' After you apply ' pages provide  more information about how applications are assessed . 

Shortlisting and selection

Students are considered for shortlisting and selected for admission without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation, as well as other relevant circumstances including parental or caring responsibilities or social background. However, please note the following:

• socio-economic information may be taken into account in the selection of applicants and award of scholarships for courses that are part of  the University’s pilot selection procedure  and for  scholarships aimed at under-represented groups ;
• country of ordinary residence may be taken into account in the awarding of certain scholarships; and
• protected characteristics may be taken into account during shortlisting for interview or the award of scholarships where the University has approved a positive action case under the Equality Act 2010.

Processing your data for shortlisting and selection

Information about  processing special category data for the purposes of positive action  and  using your data to assess your eligibility for funding , can be found in our Postgraduate Applicant Privacy Policy.

Admissions panels and assessors

All recommendations to admit a student involve the judgement of at least two members of the academic staff with relevant experience and expertise, and must also be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies or Admissions Committee (or equivalent within the department).

Admissions panels or committees will always include at least one member of academic staff who has undertaken appropriate training.

Other factors governing whether places can be offered

The following factors will also govern whether candidates can be offered places:

• the ability of the University to provide the appropriate supervision for your studies, as outlined under the 'Supervision' heading in the  About  section of this page;
• the ability of the University to provide appropriate support for your studies (eg through the provision of facilities, resources, teaching and/or research opportunities); and
• minimum and maximum limits to the numbers of students who may be admitted to the University's taught and research programmes.

Offer conditions for successful applications

If you receive an offer of a place at Oxford, your offer will outline any conditions that you need to satisfy and any actions you need to take, together with any associated deadlines. These may include academic conditions, such as achieving a specific final grade in your current degree course. These conditions will usually depend on your individual academic circumstances and may vary between applicants. Our ' After you apply ' pages provide more information about offers and conditions . 

In addition to any academic conditions which are set, you will also be required to meet the following requirements:

Financial Declaration

If you are offered a place, you will be required to complete a  Financial Declaration  in order to meet your financial condition of admission.

Disclosure of criminal convictions

In accordance with the University’s obligations towards students and staff, we will ask you to declare any  relevant, unspent criminal convictions  before you can take up a place at Oxford.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

Some postgraduate research students in science, engineering and technology subjects will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate prior to applying for a  Student visa (under the Student Route) . For some courses, the requirement to apply for an ATAS certificate may depend on your research area.

Oxford's Department of Engineering Science is located across several sites, including central Oxford buildings adjacent to the University Parks, as well as the commercial and clinical translational hub in Headington (Old Road Campus and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre).

There are numerous seminar and meeting rooms available within the department, fully equipped with audio-visual equipment. You will be provided with bench space in your supervisor's laboratory and a suitable desk.

There are central facilities for nanoscale characterisation, flow cytometry, microscopy and genome engineering. Members of the department also have access to a wide range of shared facilities, including proteomics, imaging, structural biology, genomics, 3D printing and bioprinting, and drug-discovery. Training and support is available for use of all these resources.

You will have use of University Libraries such as the Radcliffe Science Library and the Cairns Library. Library access includes full online access to all relevant scientific journals.

You will also have access to the extensive range of seminars and symposia in both the Department of Engineering and other departments of the University. During term-time there are regular departmental seminars which all graduate students are expected to attend, along with the annual Department of Engineering specific Lubbock Lecture and BioEnginuity events. Students also present at regular progress seminars, which bring together groups in the department working in related areas. Your research group will be able to advise you as to which seminar series you should attend. All seminars are advertised on the web portal Oxford Talks.

There are multiple opportunities for students to present their work, within the course and to a wider university audience. All students also have opportunities to present their work at national and international conferences.

Graduate students in the department run a lively Graduate Students' Association and meet regularly for social, science and networking events.

Engineering Science

The Department of Engineering Science brings together the study of all branches of engineering at Oxford. It has a community of around 550 graduate students at any given time.

The department has a substantial research portfolio, including much that is directly supported by industry. The major theme underlying this research portfolio is the application of cutting-edge science to generate new technology, using a mixture of theory, computation and experiment.

Study and research opportunities in the department include both conventional disciplines of engineering and newer areas of interest, such as information engineering, low-temperature engineering, nanotechnology and experimental plasma physics.

There are no barriers between different branches of engineering. The department is involved in a great deal of multidisciplinary and collaborative research with groups in other departments, from archaeology to zoology. 

The department has an excellent record of engagement with industry and of translating research results into real-world applications. It has generated numerous successful spin-out companies.

The department offers a range of research degrees, including four-year programmes as part of several specialised Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs).

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We expect that the majority of applicants who are offered a place on this course will also be offered a fully-funded scholarship specific to this course, covering course fees for the duration of their course and a living stipend.

For further details about searching for funding as a graduate student visit our dedicated Funding pages, which contain information about how to apply for Oxford scholarships requiring an additional application, details of external funding, loan schemes and other funding sources.

Please ensure that you visit individual college websites for details of any college-specific funding opportunities using the links provided on our college pages or below:

Please note that not all the colleges listed above may accept students on this course. For details of those which do, please refer to the College preference section of this page.

Annual fees for entry in 2024-25

Further details about fee status eligibility can be found on the fee status webpage.

Information about course fees

Course fees are payable each year, for the duration of your fee liability (your fee liability is the length of time for which you are required to pay course fees). For courses lasting longer than one year, please be aware that fees will usually increase annually. For details, please see our guidance on changes to fees and charges .

Course fees cover your teaching as well as other academic services and facilities provided to support your studies. Unless specified in the additional information section below, course fees do not cover your accommodation, residential costs or other living costs. They also don’t cover any additional costs and charges that are outlined in the additional information below.

Continuation charges

Following the period of fee liability , you may also be required to pay a University continuation charge and a college continuation charge. The University and college continuation charges are shown on the Continuation charges page.

Where can I find further information about fees?

The Fees and Funding  section of this website provides further information about course fees , including information about fee status and eligibility  and your length of fee liability .

Additional information

There are no compulsory elements of this course that entail additional costs beyond fees (or, after fee liability ends, continuation charges) and living costs. However, please note that, depending on your choice of research topic and the research required to complete it, you may incur additional expenses, such as travel expenses, research expenses, and field trips. You will need to meet these additional costs, although you may be able to apply for small grants from your department and/or college to help you cover some of these expenses.

Living costs

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

For the 2024-25 academic year, the range of likely living costs for full-time study is between c. £1,345 and £1,955 for each month spent in Oxford. Full information, including a breakdown of likely living costs in Oxford for items such as food, accommodation and study costs, is available on our living costs page. The current economic climate and high national rate of inflation make it very hard to estimate potential changes to the cost of living over the next few years. When planning your finances for any future years of study in Oxford beyond 2024-25, it is suggested that you allow for potential increases in living expenses of around 5% each year – although this rate may vary depending on the national economic situation. UK inflationary increases will be kept under review and this page updated.

Please consult the University of Bristol website for further information about living costs while studying at that institution.

College preference

Students enrolled on this course will belong to both a department/faculty and a college. Please note that ‘college’ and ‘colleges’ refers to all 43 of the University’s colleges, including those designated as societies and permanent private halls (PPHs). 

If you apply for a place on this course you will have the option to express a preference for one of the colleges listed below, or you can ask us to find a college for you. Before deciding, we suggest that you read our brief  introduction to the college system at Oxford  and our  advice about expressing a college preference . For some courses, the department may have provided some additional advice below to help you decide.

The following colleges accept students on the Engineering Biology CDT:

• Exeter College
• Hertford College
• Jesus College
• Keble College
• Kellogg College
• Lady Margaret Hall
• Linacre College
• Mansfield College
• New College
• Reuben College
• St Cross College
• St Edmund Hall
• Wadham College
• Wolfson College
• Worcester College

Before you apply

Our  guide to getting started  provides general advice on how to prepare for and start your application. You can use our interactive tool to help you  evaluate whether your application is likely to be competitive .

If it's important for you to have your application considered under a particular deadline – eg under a December or January deadline in order to be considered for Oxford scholarships – we recommend that you aim to complete and submit your application at least two weeks in advance . Check the deadlines on this page and the  information about deadlines  in our Application Guide.

Application fee waivers

An application fee of £75 is payable per course application. Application fee waivers are available for the following applicants who meet the eligibility criteria:

• applicants from low-income countries;
• refugees and displaced persons; 
• UK applicants from low-income backgrounds; and 
• applicants who applied for our Graduate Access Programmes in the past two years and met the eligibility criteria.

You are encouraged to  check whether you're eligible for an application fee waiver  before you apply.

Readmission for current Oxford graduate taught students

If you're currently studying for an Oxford graduate taught course and apply to this course with no break in your studies, you may be eligible to apply to this course as a readmission applicant. The application fee will be waived for an eligible application of this type. Check whether you're eligible to apply for readmission .

Do I need to contact anyone before I apply?

You do not need to make contact with the department before you apply, but you are encouraged to visit the relevant departmental webpages to read any further information about your chosen course. 

Any informal enquiries should be made to the department's graduate studies administrator in the first instance. 

Completing your application

You should refer to the information below when completing the application form, paying attention to the specific requirements for the supporting documents .

For this course, the application form will include questions that collect information that would usually be included in a CV/résumé. You should not upload a separate document. If a separate CV/résumé is uploaded, it will be removed from your application .

If any document does not meet the specification, including the stipulated word count, your application may be considered incomplete and not assessed by the academic department. Expand each section to show further details.

Proposed field and title of research project

Proposed supervisor, referees: three overall, academic preferred.

Whilst you must register three referees, the department may start the assessment of your application if two of the three references are submitted by the course deadline and your application is otherwise complete. Please note that you may still be required to ensure your third referee supplies a reference for consideration.

Academic references are preferred, although a maximum of one professional reference is acceptable where you have completed an industrial placement or worked in a full-time position. If you are a current master’s student or have completed a master’s course, one of your referees should be your supervisor or course director from this course. If you do not provide a reference of the kind, the department will usually ask you to do so before completing the assessment of your application.

Your references will support your intellectual ability, your academic achievement, your motivation and interest in the course and the subject area, and your ability to work both in a group and independently.

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.

More information about the transcript requirement is available in the Application Guide.

Personal statement: A maximum of 1,000 words

Your statement should be written in English and explain your motivation for applying for the course at Oxford, your relevant experience and education, and the specific areas that interest you. It should focus on your academic achievements and interests rather than personal achievements, interests and aspirations. 

If possible, please ensure that the word count is clearly displayed on the document.

Your statement will be assessed for:

• your reasons for applying
• your ability to present a reasoned and coherent case in English
• your commitment to the subject, beyond the requirements of the degree course
• your preliminary knowledge of the subject area and research techniques
• your capacity for sustained and intense work
• your reasoning ability
• your ability to absorb new ideas, often presented abstractly, at a rapid pace
• your interest in interdisciplinary research within a cohort-based training-type DPhil

Start or continue your application

You can start or return to an application using the relevant link below. As you complete the form, please  refer to the requirements above  and  consult our Application Guide for advice . You'll find the answers to most common queries in our FAQs.

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ADMISSION STATUS

Closed to applications for entry in 2024-25

Register to be notified via email when the next application cycle opens (for entry in 2025-26)

12:00 midday UK time on:

Friday 1 March 2024 Applications may remain open after this deadline if places are still available - see below

A later deadline shown under 'Admission status' If places are still available,  applications may be accepted after 1 March . The 'Admissions status' (above) will provide notice of any later deadline.

Further information and enquiries

This course is offered by the Department of Engineering Science

• Academic staff in the department
• Research in the department
• Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
• Residence requirements for full-time courses
• Postgraduate applicant privacy policy

Course-related enquiries

Advice about contacting the department can be found in the How to apply section of this page

✉ [email protected] ☎ +44 (0)1865 683391

Application-process enquiries

See the application guide