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MSc in Applied Digital Health at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A 12-month MSc led by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences that combines front-line clinical experience with theoretical and methodological expertise in digital health, drawing on medicine, social science, engineering, computing and data science. It is aimed at early-career professionals.

Department: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: 10 October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eight compulsory two-week modules, starting with Foundations of Digital Health, followed by an original research project and dissertation. Cross-cutting themes include AI and machine learning, behavioural science, electronic health records, ethics, implementation, policy, programming for data analysis, regulation and law, and statistics and study design for evaluating digital tools.

Career pathways

Graduates work as researchers, policymakers, technology specialists or health practitioners, for example in health organisations needing digital health expertise or in pharmaceutical, consulting and health tech companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a subject broadly relevant to digital health, medicine or health sciences (for example biomedical sciences, computer science, engineering, human sciences, mathematics, medical sociology, medicine, neuroscience, psychology, public policy or statistics; US bachelor's degree: GPA normally 3.5 out of 4.0). Applicants with a distinguished record of workplace experience may be accepted with lower grades in exceptional circumstances. Interest in digital health must be evidenced in the statement of purpose or supporting documents; relevant working experience is desirable, and ability to work independently is essential. No GRE or GMAT scores. Three referees are required. Supporting documents are required with the application. English language (higher level, for applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; TOEFL tests taken from 21 January 2026 are not accepted until a review of the revised test is complete); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 48,130 a year (2027/28). Home fee Source

International applicants: GBP 48,130 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee (same as home fee) Source

Intake: 10 October 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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