International Health and Tropical Medicine

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.

The course aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the major global health problems in resource-limited settings and their potential solutions; knowledge and skills in research techniques applied in the analysis of global health problems, including quantitative and qualitative research methods, with opportunities for training in additional specialist fields; capacity to critically appraise evidence in global health; skills and practical experience in researching specific health problems in resource-limited contexts.

Graduate destinations

MSc students are expected to eventually assume leadership roles in global health - be that in governments, non-governmental organisations and/or academic institutions. A series of career events will be made available throughout the year and skills-building activities integrated in the curriculum to support the various trajectories you may pursue.

An alumni network and virtual learning environment will be established to continue support of MSc graduates beyond their time in Oxford.

The first term will consist of core topics on research methods, an overview of some 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, health economics and social sciences for health)
• Challenges and Change in International Health
• Global Health Research and Practice

Core material will be assessed by two unseen papers in Week 0 of Trinity term.

During the second term, in addition to some continued core content, you can select two of the following six module options for further study:

• Advanced Topics in Tropical Medicine
• Vaccinology
• Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
• Field Epidemiology
• International Development and Health
• Health, Environment and Development

You will submit two 3,000- to 4,000-word essays in 0th Week of Trinity term in relation to your chosen optional modules.

The third term will involve a funded eight week placement with a global health project in a resource limited setting. Projects represent the range of subjects covered in the course. The department has established a series of projects to choose from, hosted by the Oxford Tropical Network in various geographic regions. The research project will form the basis of a 10,000-word dissertation to be submitted eight weeks after return from placement.

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 field. Relevant fields include all allied health professions degrees, any basic science, international development, international relations, human geography, anthropology.

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.

If you hold non-UK qualifications and wish to check how your qualifications match these requirements, you can contact the National Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (UK NARIC).

No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.

• Official transcript(s)
• CV/résumé
• Personal statement:Up to one page
• References/letters of recommendation:Three overall, generally academic

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Higher level

• Global Education
• Hill Foundation Scholarships