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University of Oxford: Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics
| Institution | University of Oxford |
|---|---|
| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | https://www.ox.ac.uk |
| graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1865 270059 |
| Study type | Research |
DPhil
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2023). 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.**
As a DPhil student in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, you will spend up to four years in one of the Botnar Research Centre’s many research groups, working on a research project supervised by one of the principal investigators and your supervisory team. You will take part in the extensive training programme specifically organised for graduate students within the department.
This DPhil programme focuses on epidemiology, medical statistics, clinical trials, real world health data, research methodology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and health economics - aiming to advance healthcare practice and policy to ultimately generate reliable evidence for improving patient care.
You will develop your research skills during your first year, including compulsory attendance at the department's fundamentals in biomedical research lectures. During the first term you will develop, in consultation with your supervisor, a training needs plan. Your training will be tailored to your specific project and personal requirements drawing from the vast range of courses available at Oxford and covering specialist scientific methods and transferable skills. Please note that there is no formal taught component of the DPhil in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics; however, you will develop your research skills through a range of research training in your first year and by attending departmental/institute journal clubs and seminar series.
During the first term there is compulsory attendance at core lectures on a variety of research techniques and research areas covered in the department including:
- immunology
- inflammation
- tissue engineering
- clinical trial design
- epidemiology
- rheumatology
- orthopaedics
- musculoskeletal diseases.
During your first year, you will be expected to attend a minimum of three topic-related modules.
As a member of Medical Sciences Graduate School, you will be entitled to attend various workshops run by the Medical Sciences Skills Training programme which are run during term time.
Attendance on a two-day Data Analysis: Statistics Designing Clinical Research and Biostatistics course is compulsory (if you have had no previous statistical training) to assist you with appropriate research design. As a component of your training, you will be expected to work with your supervisory team to write a research-specific literature review within the first year of your studies.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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 |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (October/November 2022). 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 DPhil in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics (CEMS) is intended to provide graduates with a wide variety of research skills, in-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise in specific epidemiological and statistical fields of research. Furthermore, as part of your training, you will be exposed to a range of topics such as critical appraisal, musculoskeletal sciences and molecular and cellular medicine.
This course is taking part in a continuing pilot programme to improve the selection procedure for graduate applications, in order to ensure that all candidates are evaluated fairly. For this course, the socio-economic data you provide in the application form will be used to contextualise the shortlisting and decision-making processes where it has been provided. Please carefully read the instructions concerning submission of your CV/résumé in the How to apply section of this page, as well as the full details about this pilot.
After a short induction period in Michaelmas term, during which some basic training is provided, you will start a research project in your supervisor’s unit. There are a wide range of projects that can be undertaken under this title, including projects on epidemiology, clinical trials, pathophysiology of various musculoskeletal disorders, bioengineering, cancer biology, stem cell and epigenetics, cartilage and tendon biology, among others.
All students will be designated at least two academic supervisors and most research groups have weekly meetings where members present and discuss their research results with other members of their team. You are likely to be asked to regularly present your work in progress seminars, which are attended by other research groups working in related areas. Whilst working on your research project you will participate in a comprehensive, flexible skills training programme which includes a range of workshops and seminars in transferable skills, generic research skills and specific research techniques. There are also numerous seminars and lectures by local and visiting scientists and you are provided with many opportunities to meet leading scientists.
Your training will be tailored to your particular needs, drawing from the vast range of training available at Oxford and covering both specialist scientific methods and techniques and transferable skills. Please note that there is no formal taught component of the DPhil in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics (CEMS). However, you will develop your research skills through a range of training in your first year, including compulsory attendance at core subject lectures on a variety of topics such as an introduction to pathophysiology of musculoskeletal disorders, epidemiology, basic immunology, clinical trials and rehabilitation.
During your first year, you will be expected to attend a number of topic-related modules. Attendance on a two-day Data Analysis: Statistics Designing Clinical Research and Biostatistics course is compulsory to assist you with appropriate research design. You are also encouraged to work with your supervisor(s) on your research-specific literature review and to develop a study design for your thesis within the first term of your research training.
You will be required to attend and present at departmental postgraduate seminars, not only to develop your presentation skills but also to benefit from the feedback, support and interaction from your University peers and senior academics.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 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 |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
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