MSc in Modelling for Global Health at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A full-time one-year MSc that develops advanced mathematical and economic modelling skills to inform global health policy. It is linked to the Oxford Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health in the Nuffield Department of Medicine and bridges tropical medicine research with policy and implementation.

Faculty: Medical Sciences | Department: Nuffield Department of Medicine (Oxford Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health) | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Nine core modules including Foundations in Global Health, Mathematics for Modellers, Introduction to R, Medical Statistics, Data Science, Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases, Introduction to Health Economics and Model Communication, plus three second-term electives (for example Spatial Analysis of Public Health Data or Global Health Financing). A funded placement of up to eight weeks leads into a dissertation written as a draft journal article.

Career pathways

Modelling skills apply across academia, government and industry; early career roles include mathematical modeller, postdoctoral researcher, analyst, research engineer or scientist and research fellow.

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Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours, or equivalent, in one of: Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Clinical subjects, Computer Science/IT, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Physics, Social Sciences, or Statistics/Medical statistics. US bachelor's applicants normally need a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0. No GRE/GMAT. Applicants must have previously studied mathematics to a sufficient level to cope with mathematical notation and basic modelling, detailed in the personal statement, and show a demonstrable interest in global health in a resource-limited context through study or work experience. Application includes three referees (at least two academic), transcripts and a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words). Interviews are normally held (online, panel of three academics, up to 30 minutes). English (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 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall with 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall with 155 per component. Final application deadline for 2027-28 entry: 12:00 midday UK time on 1 December 2026; the course may remain open or reopen if places are available.

Domestic applicants: GBP 25,300 a year (2027/28). Home fee Source

International applicants: GBP 52,630 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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