How to apply
2025-26 APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications for entry in October 2025 are now closed. Applications for entry in October 2026 will open in September 2025.
You should apply via the Graduate Admissions and Funding webpage.
entry requirements for admission
Full details of the entry requirements for admission to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology are available on the Graduate Admissions and Funding webpage for this course.
application tips
- We advise you to refer to the application guide before making an application.
- Make your personal statement specific and relevant to this MSc – why do you want to study with us in this department, and what do you feel you will gain from studying on this course?
- Make sure you add any relevant experience you have to your statement and explain how this would be relevant to, and prepare you for, the course.
- You can read advice on writing a personal statement and an academic CV on the University's How To Guide.
What happens after I apply?
The MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology is an extremely popular course and is always over-subscribed.
All applications are carefully considered by an admissions panel comprised of at least two members of the academic team.
The University provides an outline of the process for the admissions decisions for your information.
COLLEGIATE UNIVERSITY
When you receive an offer from the department your application will be considered for a place at a college. You can state a college preference on your application form or, if you have no preference, you will assigned to a college. Details of the colleges that accept students on to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology can be found on the colleges page of the Graduate Admission and Funding website.
The Oxford collegiate system enables leading academics and students across subjects and year groups, and from different cultures and countries, to come together to share ideas. Belonging to an Oxford college provides students with the chance to participate in a lively intellectual community and access a variety of social activities.
College social events include dinners, banquets and balls. Students have access to their college grounds, libraries, computer rooms and in some cases punts and bars. All colleges have a variety of sports clubs and societies and students can contribute to decision-making of the college by becoming a member of various committees.
disability
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments and addressing any individual support requirements for applicants with disabilities. You can find information about the facilities and support available to students from the Disability Advisory Service.
statistics from previous admissions cycles
We received 403 complete applications for 2025 entry. Of these:
- 61% were female and 39% were male
- 91% resided outside the UK
- 16% were shortlisted for an interview
- 9% were offered a place on the MSc
54% of applicants for entry between 2022-23 and 2024-25 were from low- and lower middle-income countries (LMICs; according to World Bank Income Group), with 24% of offer-holders during the same period from LMICs.
59% of MSc offer-holders who took up their place between 2022-23 and 2024-25 had achieved the equivalent of a UK first in their undergraduate degree, while 26% had achieved the equivalent of a UK 2:1. The remaining students had achieved either a pass in their medical degree (where no degree class was given) or the equivalent of a UK 2:2.