MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A 12-month MSc giving intensive training in epidemiology and quantitative research methods to understand the global burden and determinants of disease, and to critically appraise, design and analyse epidemiological studies. It is hosted by the Nuffield Department of Population Health, with teaching at the Old Road Campus in Headington.

Department: Nuffield Department of Population Health | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Term one covers the global burden of disease and fundamental research methods for population health; in term two and the start of term three students take four option modules alongside compulsory modules; term three includes a 12-week research placement that forms the basis of a dissertation. Students have 15-20 hours of supported learning a week plus masterclasses by senior population health scientists.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue doctoral studies and academic careers, work in government, inter-governmental or non-governmental organisations and industry, or begin or return to clinical training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry for 2027-28. A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in medicine, a quantitative degree (for example statistics or economics) or a health-related degree (US GPA normally 3.5/4.0; most successful applicants 3.7 or higher); entry is very competitive and most successful applicants hold a first-class degree or equivalent. Preference is given to applicants with professional or research experience in a health-related field and to those who have studied mathematics or statistics as an undergraduate module or at A-level or equivalent. Publications are not essential but viewed favourably. Three references and supporting documents. No GRE or GMAT. 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 191 overall and 185 per component; C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Test must have been taken no more than two years before course start. Application deadline: 12:00 midday UK time on 1 December 2026.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,480 a year (2027/28). Home fee for direct entry Source

International applicants: GBP 36,900 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee for direct entry Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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