Studying for a DPhil or MSc by Research in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
DPAG offers top-quality advanced degrees covering an extraordinarily wide range of specialised and interdisciplinary topics. These include molecular, cellular and integrative neuroscience, cardiovascular physiology, cellular and whole-body metabolism, and functional genomics. We provide cutting-edge training across a diverse range of state-of-the-art methodologies in leading laboratories in the field. Our graduates develop practical skills to excel in academia, industry, consulting, and have made outstanding achievements in a variety of career fields; from making ground-breaking discoveries into fundamental biological processes to translational contributions with real-life impacts.
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34 projects in Cardiac Sciences, Cell Physiology, Development & Cell Biology, Functional Genomics, Metabolism & Endocrinology, and Neuroscience.
Deadlines
The application window for entry in October 2025 is closed.
For Entry in October 2026, the main application deadline is 2nd December 2025 with interviews on 13th-15th January 2026. All successful applications for the December deadline, are considered for a funding competition. Those awarded will be notified during the month of March 2026 if not before.
Contact
graduate.studies@dpag.ox.ac.uk
+441865 272497
How to Apply
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