Biochemistry (Skaggs-Oxford Programme)

The Skaggs-Oxford Programme is a joint five-year programme in biology or chemistry at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, and biochemistry at the University of Oxford, leading to the award of a joint PhD/DPhil degree.

You will be admitted as a probationer research student and will be subject to both Oxford regulations and Scripps student guidelines. You will participate in the Oxford professional development course and must succeed in the oral qualifying examination. In consultation with your advisor, you will then decide when to relocate to either Scripps or Oxford. You will be required to carry out research for a minimum of two years at Oxford and have the option of beginning either at Oxford or at Scripps. The thesis and the research upon which it is based are expected to conform to both Scripps and Oxford criteria for the award of the degree.

The majority of alumni go on to pursue a career within academic or industrial research.

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. 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 sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment.

For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.

Other courses you may wish to consider

Applicants are strongly advised to visit the Medical Sciences Graduate School website to help them identify the most suitable course and supervisors.

If you're thinking about applying for this course, you may also wish to consider the courses listed below. These courses may have been suggested due to their similarity with this course, or because they are offered by the same department or faculty.

Courses suggested by the department

Biochemistry DPhil

All graduate courses offered by the Department of Biochemistry

Biochemistry MSc by Research

Biochemistry DPhil

Biochemistry (Skaggs-Oxford Programme) DPhil

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