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Application Process Key Dates

  • September 2025 – Applications open
  • 2 December 2025, 12 noon (UK time) – applications for funded studentships close
  • Applications for the DPhil and MSc by Research in Medical Sciences received by 2 December will automatically be considered for funding if the applicant meets the eligibility criteria.
  • Week commencing 5 January 2026 - Shortlisted candidates start to be invited for interview
  • Week commencing 12 January 2026 – Interviews to be held remotely
  • Offers start to be made from the beginning of February
  • 19 June 2026 - course closes for all applications.
  • If you have your own funding in place, e.g. funding from your home government or a clinical fellowship, and do not need to consider funding from the departmental or Oxford scholarships, you can apply after the December deadline and up to 19 June 2026
  • 1 October 2026 – DPhil and Masters studies start date

You can find full details on the application process in the University’s application guide.

The dates listed here relate to the MSc by Research and DPhil in Medical Sciences programmes administered by the Radcliffe Department of Medicine. 

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