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DPhil in Paediatrics

Course Code | 002040

The University Department has a major interest in infectious diseases of infancy and childhood and in paediatric molecular genetics. Subject areas cover a large spectrum of paediatric, medical and scientific research, including:

  • Paediatric Infection and Immunity
  • International Child Health
  • Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
  • Neonatal
  • Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
  • Childhood Cancer Research
  • HIV Infection and Immune Control

How to Apply

The deadlines for the DPhil and MSc (R) courses are 18 November 2011, 6 January 2012 and 9 March 2012. 

The standard set of materials you should send with any application to a research course comprises:

The research proposal for applicants to the DPhil and MSc (R) in Paediatrics should normally be two pages in length, covering areas such as the background to the research, methodology, expected results and the contribution to the field of learning.

Please follow the detailed instructions in the Application Guide, and consult the Paediatrics website for any additional guidance.
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Resources Available

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The Department offers superb communal facilities that enhance the excellent research environment

Modern laboratory facilities

We offer excellent laboratory facilities within the Centre of Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine (Churchill Hospital) and the Peter Medawar Building

Cairns Library

Covers the spectrum of bio-medical journals

Computer Resources through IMSU

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Academic Staff Profiles

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Professor Andrew Pollard

Oxford Vaccine Group and Paediatric Infection and Immunity Group External link

Professor Dominic Kwiatkowski

International Child Health External link

Dr Peter Sullivan

Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition External link

Dr Michael Murphy

Childhood Cancer Research External link

Professor Philip Goulder

HIV Infection and Immune Control

Professor Georg Holländer

Paediatric Immunology

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Related Programmes Available

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This programme is run jointly with the Department for Continuing Education.

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Graduate Destinations

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Further academic or medical research or industry.

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www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk

+44 (0) 1865 234223
graduate.studies
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Key Facts

Main areas of research interests

Research interests on the Paediatrics website External link


Entry Requirements

Indications of proven and potential academic excellence normally including a minimum of an upper second-class (or equivalent) in the undergraduate degree

 

A research proposal (normally two pages in length) to cover areas such as background to research, aims, methodology, expected results, contribution to the field of learning, etc.

 

Additional: General Medical Council Registration for some projects


English Language Requirements

Higher level


Number of Applicants
7

 

Number of Places Available

4