MSc in Pain Neurosciences at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A part-time course exploring pain mechanisms from molecules to brain systems, giving multidisciplinary skills and advanced knowledge for understanding and addressing pain in research and healthcare settings.

Department: Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences | Duration: 2 years (part time) | Intake: 29 September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course combines online and in-person teaching delivered by pre-clinical and clinical research teams, spanning basic to clinical pain science, with research projects in laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, neuroscience, psychology or another related science, or a health-related discipline including clinical training (such as a medical or allied health degree). The degree requirement may alternatively be shown by a master's qualification or substantial relevant professional experience. US bachelor's degree applicants normally need a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0. English language (international applicants, higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall with minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24. Application deadline for 2027-28 entry: 12:00 UK time on 1 December 2026.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,845 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee for part-time study Source

International applicants: GBP 21,575 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee for part-time study Source

Intake: 29 September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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