Which course?
Which course?
There are two different postgraduate research degrees that you can undertake at the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health.
- The Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Women's and Reproductive Health (a DPhil is the Oxford name for a PhD or doctorate); or
- The Master of Science by Research (MSc(Res)) in Women's and Reproductive Health.
Some key differences to consider:
DPhil | MSc by Research | |
---|---|---|
Usual time for completion | 3-4 years | 2-3 years |
Minimum residence requirement | 6 terms | 3 terms |
Minimum period of standard fee liability | 6 terms | 3 terms |
Maximum period of standard fee liability* | 9 terms | 6 terms |
Maximum time to submit | 15 terms | 9 terms |
Length of thesis | 50,000 words | 30,000 words |
*Please note that continuation fees may apply
You may choose, with approval from the Medical Sciences Board, to change course from an MSc by Research to a DPhil, or vice versa, after you start your course, providing you have the appropriate funding and academic support.