Program Overview
The Research in Primary Health Care at University of Oxford is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Research in Primary Health Care programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,216 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research in Primary Health Care programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cardiovascular disease risk factors, weight and the strategies to tackle future risk in school-aged children
- Developing paediatric quality indicators for UK general practice
- The evaluation and expansion of methodologies relating to the reporting and analyses of intermediate test results: improving the clinical utility of diagnostic research
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Bordetella pertussis in patients with persistent cough in primary care
- Incidence, prevention and treatment of acute coronary events in the elderly
- Infertility in the internet age: how women and men find information and support during treatment for infertility and sub-fertility
- Predictors of virologic treatment failure to Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) for HIV infection in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
- A primary care based intervention to improve participation in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in a relevant subject.
- For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,216 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,216 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
University of Oxford is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-08
- Language English
- Duration 12 months