Leading human health forward
Oxford Population Health is a global pioneer and leader in population health science. We lead human health forward by identifying the most important questions, developing innovative ways to answer them, and making sure that the answers improve lives. By working collaboratively across disciplines and with diverse partners, our research improves health for generations to come, building a healthier and more equitable future for everyone.
Proteins in the blood reveal the impact of smoking
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Study with us
We offer training and career development opportunities for population health scientists and medical students. Our programmes equip students with the knowledge and skills to tackle complex health challenges and improve health outcomes worldwide.
MSc Courses
Our MSc courses emphasise capacity building, equipping students with the skills to address global health challenges.
DPhils
Our research improves health for generations to come, offering students opportunities to work with world-leading researchers.
Short Courses
We offer short courses to build practical skills in epidemiology, statistics, health economics, and research methods – for real-world impact.
Research Topics
Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases
Our research focuses on the role of vascular risk factors in dementia and on the methodology of assessing cognitive status in very large-scale studies.
Diet, nutrition and obesity
We investigate how obesity, diet, and nutrition affect health and healthcare systems, and have investigated population-level interventions to promote healthier eating.
Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases, caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, remain a leading cause of death. New diseases like COVID-19 spread rapidly, posing serious global risks despite advances in treatment.
What makes statins life-saving?
Big Question
How can clear, evidence-based information help us to weigh the benefits against possible risks?
Death in old age is inevitable, but death before old age is not.
Sir Richard Doll CH OBE FRS (1912 - 2005)