DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A research-based part-time doctorate in applied healthcare sciences, run through the Evidence-Based Health Care Programme with the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. Independent research is supported by training, seminars and supervisory meetings.

Department: Evidence-Based Health Care Programme (Oxford Lifelong Learning, with the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences) | Duration: 4-8 years part-time (dependent on specialism) | Intake: 10 October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent thesis research supported by research training, seminars and supervision. Themes include cancer screening, detection and prevention; screening, diagnosis and prognosis; evidence-based evaluation of health care interventions; health services research; research methods and use of data; communication of evidence-based health care; and pharmacovigilance and adverse effects.

Career pathways

Most students are already employed and continue their professional work alongside the doctorate; graduates gain an evidence-based approach to professional practice and research training enabling them to become independent researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold or be predicted the MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care (or equivalent) with an average of at least 65% across all components, and a first-class or strong upper second-class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; entry is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or equivalent. US bachelor's degrees normally need a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0, with most successful applicants at 3.7. Prior interest in the proposed research area is likely to help; publications are not expected. Applicants are strongly recommended to contact potential supervisors before applying. No GRE or GMAT scores are sought. English language (higher level, if first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Test must be taken no more than two years before the course start. Application deadline for 2027-28 entry: 27 January 2027 (12:00 UK time; needed for Oxford scholarship consideration); expected final deadline 2 March 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,425 a year (2027/28). Fee for all applicants (home and overseas fee are the same), part-time, per year, 2027-28 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,425 a year (2027/28). Fee for all applicants (home and overseas fee are the same), part-time, per year, 2027-28 Source

Intake: 10 October 2027

Duration: 4-8 years (Dependent on specialism) part-time

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