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MPhil in Medical Anthropology at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An MPhil providing advanced training in biological and social anthropological approaches to health and illness, combining theoretical study with research methods and independent ethnographic inquiry.

Department: School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography  |  Duration: 21 months  |  Intake: 3 October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students combine theory, research methods and independent ethnographic research over 21 months.

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Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any discipline; under the UK system a minimum of 67% in at least one prior degree. US degrees: minimum GPA normally 3.6/4.0. Higher English level: IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 191 overall (185 per component).

Domestic applicants: GBP 26,890 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 43,860 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 21 months full-time

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