Cancer Science CDT (Biological background)

Course Overview

Offered by University of Oxford, the PhD Cancer Science CDT (Biological background) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. The Cancer Science CDT is a research-based four-year course offering interdisciplinary training in cancer biology, immuno-oncology, big data, early detection, and novel therapeutics, with lab rotations and a final project. This course is for non-clinical scientists who want to undertake advanced study in the field of cancer research. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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