Engineering Biology (EPSRC and BBSRC CDT)

Course Overview

The PhD Engineering Biology (EPSRC and BBSRC CDT) at University of Oxford is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding living systems. 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 Engineering Biology CDT is a research-based course combining synthetic biology, engineering, and computing to develop real-world biotechnological solutions, with training in innovation, ethics, and interdisciplinary collaboration. After training in the fundamentals of mathematics, biology, engineering and computing and team-based problem solv... 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 median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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