Master of Science [M.Sc] (International Health and Tropical Medicine)
Field of Study:
£45,490/Yr
The MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine is a full-time one-year multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary programme examining major challenges to the health of populations in resource-limited contexts. The course is embedded within the Oxford Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine.
Course structure
Core modules
The first term will consist of topics on research methods, an overview of major global health challenges, and topics related to the research and practice of global health.
Core modules include:
- Paradigms and Tools for Global Health (including epidemiology, statistics, finance, R and reproducible research, health economics, qualitative and mixed methods)
- Challenges and Change in International Health
- Global Health Research and Practice.
Options
During the second term, in addition to some continued core content, students select two of the following six module options for further study:
- Development, Environment and Health
- Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Development and Health
- Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases
- Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health
- Vaccinology.
Important Dates
Applications are open as of now, until the seats are filled
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | £45490 (GBP 45490) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Estimated Living Expenses | £15480 (GBP 15480) |
Total Cost | £15480 (GBP 15480) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
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.
- No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are required.
- IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713):
- Minimum overall score- 7.5, Minimum score per component- 7.0
- TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition' (Institution code: 0490)
- Minimum overall score- 110, Minimum score per component- Listening: 22, Reading: 24, Speaking: 25, Writing: 24
- C1 Advanced
- Minimum overall score- 191, Minimum score per component- 185
- C2 Proficiency
- Minimum overall score- 191, Minimum score per component- 185
Required Document List
- Application
- Official Transcript
- CV/Résumé
- Reference: Students will need to register three references
- Financial Affidavit
- ELP scores
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student£ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Chevening Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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