MSc in Translational Health Sciences at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A taught course exploring how innovations are adopted in healthcare, focusing on behavioural, organisational and policy challenges through interdisciplinary, applied learning.

Faculty: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | Department: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences with Oxford Lifelong Learning | Duration: 12 months full time; 2-4 years part time | Intake: 3 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

One compulsory module, Introduction and Research Methods for Translational Science, five option modules run as nine-week blended learning cycles, and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Roles include researchers, research managers and research impact officers in higher education, clinical entrepreneurs and knowledge managers in medicine, and positions in industry and health services linking research discoveries to practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours in any subject, or equivalent; successful completion of professional training or professional work experience in the health service or a health-related field may also be considered. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.6/4.0. No GRE or GMAT. Applicants should be able to combine intensive classroom learning with applying principles in the workplace. Deadline 12:00 UK time 27 January 2027. English language (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 (minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); tests taken no more than two years before course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 20,260 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee as listed (a separate fee per module of £3,075 is also listed and is excluded) Source

International applicants: GBP 20,260 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee as listed (per-module fee excluded) Source

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 2-4 years part-time

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