Master of Science [M.Sc] [International Health and Tropical Medicine] From University of Oxford

Academics

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

• a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant field.
• The qualification above should be achieved in one of the following subject areas or disciplines:
  • all allied health professions degrees
  • any basic science
  • international development
  • international relations
  • human geography
  • anthropology
  • any other social science discipline.
• For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.

English language proficiency

• This course requires proficiency in English at the University's higher level. If first language is not English, students may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement.

Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience

• Experience of global health issues including at least one year's experience in a resource-limited context; the one year's experience may include all work related to global health including work with government and non-governmental organisations.
• Publications are not required.

References

• Students will need to register three referees who can give an informed view of your academic ability and suitability for the course.

Performance at interview

• Interviews are normally held as part of the admissions process.
• The interview panel will comprise three senior academics and the interview will last no longer than 30 minutes. All shortlisted applicants are interviewed via a video link such as Zoom.