Systems Biology

The first seven months of the course are devoted to acquiring advanced theoretical and technical skills that form the backbone of systems biology, drawing on world leading expertise from all areas of the physical and life sciences through a combination of intensive lecture courses and project work. Each taught module lasts for either one, two or three weeks and is assessed using a method appropriate to the course, for example, presentations, group assignments or assessed written work. This will be complemented with relevant research and communication skills training throughout the four-years of the programme.

• DPhil in Computer Science
• DPhil in Biochemistry
• DPhil in Engineering Science
• DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics
• DPhil in Mathematics
• DPhil in Organic Chemistry
• DPhil in Statistics
• DPhil in Plant Sciences
• DPhil in Zoology
• DPhil in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
• DPhil in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
• DPhil in Pathology

After completion of the taught training phase, two exploratory research projects of ten weeks duration each are undertaken within departments across the University, followed by the substantive DPhil project.

The DTC has a strong record of alumni success with around 60% of students going on to pursue academic careers and 20% entering into industrial research and with our alumni being responsible for at least 11 start-up companies and over 30 granted or pending patents. Many students who have gone onto successful careers are invited back to talk to current students within the Research Skills sessions.

In applying for this programme, you may submit further applications for up to two of the following associated programmes without paying an additional application fee.

You may only apply to one programme from Group B under this arrangement without paying further application fees.