Healthcare Data Science (EPSRC CDT) at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A cohort-based four-year doctoral course in computational statistics, machine learning, data engineering and infectious disease analytics for ethically responsible health research. It is based in the Oxford Big Data Institute on the biomedical campus.

Department: Medical Sciences Doctoral Training Centre (jointly run with Computer Science, Biology, Statistics, Engineering Science, Nuffield Department of Medicine and Nuffield Department of Population Health; based at the Big Data Institute) | Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Training spans computational statistics, machine learning, data engineering and infectious disease analytics, with research areas drawn from the partner departments.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include GSK, UKHSA, Google DeepMind, NHS, Goldman Sachs, Novartis, QuantCo and Xaira Therapeutics, in industry, academia and the public sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, statistics, bioethics and philosophy, engineering science or computer science, or a science subject with demonstrable quantitative skills training. A master's in these subjects is preferred but not required; substantial professional experience or a graduate qualification may offset a lower undergraduate grade. USA applicants: minimum GPA normally 3.5/4.0. Research or work experience and publications may be an advantage. English language (higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall with at least 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall with at least 155 per component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24), although TOEFL iBT taken from 21 January 2026 is not accepted pending review. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course starts. No GRE or GMAT required. Application deadline for 2027-28 entry: 12:00 midday UK time, 1 December 2026.

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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