MSc in Reproductive Genetics at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A one-year MSc running from October to September across Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity terms, taught mainly by senior staff of the Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health through lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals, journal clubs, problem-based learning and workshops.

Department: Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health | Duration: 11 months | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five compulsory modules in Michaelmas and five in Hilary term, each lasting one to three weeks, followed by an extended Trinity term for a laboratory or desk-based research project.

Career pathways

The course builds laboratory and analytical skills and an appreciation of law, ethics, accreditation and quality assurance; graduates are suited to clinical genetics posts, variant curation, counselling and laboratory diagnostics, and a good proportion pursue postgraduate research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in genetics, biology with genetics, biomedical science, molecular cell biology or medicine. US applicants: minimum GPA normally 3.5/4.0, most successful applicants 3.7 or higher. All shortlisted applicants are interviewed online (about half an hour, two academic staff). Deadline 12:00 midday UK time, 1 December 2026. English language (international applicants, University higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 39,130 a year (2027/28). full-time annual course fee (Home) Source

International applicants: GBP 54,650 a year (2027/28). full-time annual course fee (Overseas) Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 11 months full-time

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