PS You do not need to submit a detailed research proposal. Instead, please provide a cogent personal statement, written in English, explaining why you wish to take the proposed course and how the degree relates to your long-term career objectives. The statement should also briefly indicate your proposed research area. https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/dphil-plant-sciences?wssl=1 GPA Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in biological sciences or a related subject. https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/dphil-plant-sciences?wssl=1 CV A CV/résumé is compulsory for all applications. Most applicants choose to submit a document of one to two pages highlighting their academic achievements and any relevant professional experience. Fee A valid debit/credit card with enough funds to pay the ￡75 GBP application fee payment (or your authorisation code if you are applying for a CDT waiver or for readmission RL Three overall, academic and/or professional.Whilst you must register three referees, the department may start the assessment of your application if two of the three references are submitted by the course deadline and your application is otherwise complete. Please note that you may still be required to ensure your third referee supplies a reference for consideration.Your references will used to help assessment of your intellectual ability, academic achievement, motivation and research potential. In this context, references from academics able to comment on your performance on previous university courses are particular relevant. However, one or more references from previous research projects, industrial placements or other relevant professional activities are equally welcome. Transcript Your transcripts should give detailed information of the individual grades received in your university-level qualifications to date. You should only upload official documents issued by your institution and any transcript not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation.More information about the transcript requirement is available in the Application Guide.(https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/applying-to-oxford/application-guide?wssl=1#content-tab--4)