MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A research-centred master's course hosted by the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, normally two years in length, covering cancer, immunology, neurosciences, global surgery, transplantation, urology, vascular surgery and patient safety.

Faculty: Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences | Department: Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences | Duration: 1-3 years (normally 2 years) full time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students are admitted directly onto a research project with a principal investigator and a supervisory team, and are integrated into the supervisor's research group.

Career pathways

Graduates typically progress to DPhil or PhD study and academic careers or, if clinically qualified, to further clinical training and clinician-scientist posts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours in an area relevant to the proposed research, or equivalent; entrance is very competitive. A previous master's degree is not required. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.5/4.0 (most successful 3.7+). No GRE or GMAT. Publications not required. Deadline 12:00 UK time 1 December 2026. English language (higher level, international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); tests taken no more than two years before course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,940 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 36,260 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 1-3 years full-time

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