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Postgraduate Study

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

  1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
  2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
  3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Applicants must find a Principal Supervisor BEFORE submitting a PhD application; your application will be REJECTED if you do not add the name of your Principal Supervisor to your online application form.

To find a Principal Supervisor, check out the research profiles of the Department of Oncology postgraduate supervisors on our departmental site and email those you are interested in studying with to:

  • ask if they are looking to take a student in the year you wish to start; 
  • find out if they have a project to offer - if you intend to study part-time, is the project suitable for this mode of study; and
  • to discuss whether your research plans align with the supervisor's interests.

When you email Principal Supervisors, include a one-page covering letter, a two-page CV and a transcript of any examination marks received so far.

PhD offers are conditional on clearing any research related security checks the University deems necessary. The University will endeavour to ensure that applicants are not disproportionately impacted by the requirement for any security checks by allowing new students to take up places and start appropriate areas of their work prior to a checks-in other areas being completed.

Selection Process

Applications are considered as they are received. Those applicants who meet the course requirements are assessed by the Director of Postgraduate Education, their prospective Principal Supervisor and at least one other Principal Investigator.

Applicants should expect to learn the outcome of their application within six weeks of their completed application being submitted (including all supporting documents).

Further information on How To Apply


Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

  • Two academic references  
  • Transcript  
  • CV/resume
  • Evidence of competence in English  
    If required - you can check using our tool
  • Statement of interest (1500 characters)
  • Proposed Supervisor (M)
    You must find a Supervisor before submitting your PhD application. Applications with no named Supervisor will be rejected. For more information on finding a Supervisor, see below.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

  • Gates Cambridge Reference  
  • Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.


How to Find a Supervisor

A list of Department of Oncology postgraduate supervisors can be found on our departmental website.

 

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Key Information


3-4 years full-time

4-7 years part-time

Study Mode : Research

Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Oncology

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Course on Department Website

Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 15, 2022
Application deadline
Oct. 4, 2023
Course Starts
Jan. 5, 2024

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Applications open
Sept. 15, 2022
Application deadline
Jan. 15, 2024
Course Starts
April 17, 2024

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Michaelmas 2024

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2023
Application deadline
May 16, 2024
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2024

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2023
Application deadline
Oct. 2, 2024
Course Starts
Jan. 5, 2025

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2023
Application deadline
Jan. 15, 2025
Course Starts
April 17, 2025

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 5, 2023
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 11, 2023

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2024, Lent 2025 and Easter 2025.


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