MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A part-time master's, taught jointly by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and Oxford Lifelong Learning in collaboration with the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, equipping health professionals to integrate research evidence into clinical and policy decision-making. It is taken alongside work, generally over two to four years, in online or blended format.

Faculty: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (joint with Oxford Lifelong Learning) | Duration: 2-4 years part-time | Intake: 3 October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core modules (Practice of Evidence-Based Health Care; Introduction to Study Design and Research Methods), four options (such as Systematic Reviews, Meta-analysis, Randomised Controlled Trials, Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Screening, Qualitative Research Methods, Essential Medical Statistics) and a dissertation of up to 15,000 words. Students attend at least two modules in person in Oxford (five days each).

Career pathways

Most students are already in full-time employment; the MSc supports updating clinical practice, evidence-based decision making, research to improve health, and new career opportunities, and some graduates progress to the part-time DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care.

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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 any subject; a professional training course or professional work experience in the health service or a health-related field may also be considered. US bachelor's degrees normally need a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0. Successful applicants should have professional work experience in the health service or a health-related field, identify a work-based problem for which they will seek evidence, and be able to combine intensive classroom learning with applying evidence-based practice in the workplace. Publications are not expected; 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: 27 January 2027 (12:00 UK time; needed for Oxford scholarship consideration); expected final deadline 2 March 2027.

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 2-4 years part-time

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