MSc by Research in Engineering Science at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A research-based master's offering advanced study in biomedical, energy, civil, materials and information engineering, with interdisciplinary training in modelling, design and data. Students complete an individual research project and are awarded the degree of Master of Science by thesis.

Department: Department of Engineering Science | Duration: 2-3 years full-time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year you read the current literature, attend research seminars, lectures and training courses, and design and build apparatus and/or develop software for your own research topic, often with industry collaboration. Research themes include biomedical engineering, chemical and process engineering, civil and offshore engineering, electrical and opto-electronic engineering, energy, information, vision and control engineering, solid mechanics and materials engineering, and thermofluids and turbomachinery.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue engineering careers in their specialisms, ranging from consulting to research and development nationally and internationally, or professions that value mathematical modelling, systems analysis and design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold or be predicted a first-class or strong upper second-class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related discipline relevant to the proposed research, such as physics, materials science, computer science, applied mathematics, chemistry or medical sciences. US degrees normally need a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0. Prior publications may be an advantage. 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: 2 December 2026 (12:00 UK time; needed for Oxford scholarship consideration); final deadline 2 March 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,940 a year (2027/28). Home fee, per year, 2027-28 Source

International applicants: GBP 36,260 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, per year, 2027-28 Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 2-3 years full-time

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