Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
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Does the course start only once a year? Yes, the course only starts once a year at the beginning of October and finishes in September.
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Can the course be undertaken part-time or via a distance-learning? No, the course can only be undertaken full-time in the Nuffield Department of Population Health in Oxford.
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Do you accept international students? Indeed, all students are welcome, international and UK/EU
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What is a "relevant" degree? The course is open to medical and non-medical graduates.
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What are the criteria for eligibility?
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Academic record (MD or BA, BSc at least equivalent of 2.1 in UK University in a relevant field)
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Aptitude for and experience of global health issues
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Higher University of Oxford requirements for English language proficiency.
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What other criteria will I be judged on? The course is very popular - we received approximately 200 applications for the 25 places for 2012/13. We therefore judge each application against the criteria outlined above. We consider 'aptitude for and experience of global health issues' as particularly important. In addition, we expect candidates to be future leaders and look for evidence of leadership potential in their CV, their personal statement and their references.
APPLICATION ENQUIRIES
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Where can I find the application form? The application form together with the notes of guidance can be found at http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate_courses/apply/index.html
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When are the application deadlines? The application deadlines can be found at http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate_courses/apply/open_programmes.html
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Which colleges should we choose? Choices of colleges may vary from one year to another but you can find a full list of colleges accepting our students on http://www2.admin.ox.ac.uk/progstudy/
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What is the equivalent of my overseas degree in a UK University? Students wanting to find out the equivalent of their overseas degree in a UK University should get in touch with the National Recognition Information Centre www.naric.org.uk
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My application was turned down last year. Do I need to send another application form if I wish to reapply? Yes you do need to fill in a new application form including your references.
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I have been rejected from the MSc in Global Health Science, are there any similar MScs in Oxford University? Yes, if you are interested more in the biomedical aspects of Global Health you may want to consider the MSc in Integrated Immunology or the MSc in Evidence-based Healthcare. If you are more interested in the social and cultural aspects then try the MSc in Medical Anthropology.