MSc in Modelling for Global Health

at University of Oxford

Core Modules

The first term will consist of topics on research methods, an overview of major global health challenges and foundations of mathematics required. Modules include:
 

• Mathematics for modellers

• Introduction to R for modellers

• Medical Statistics

• Introduction to health economics

• Mathematical modelling of infectious diseases

• Modelling for impact: linking modelling with policy, advocacy and communication.

Optional Modules

During the second term, in addition to some continued core content, you will select three optional modules for further study, including:
 

• Spatial analysis of public health data

• Global health financing

• Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modelling

• Model fitting and uncertainty

• Malaria modelling for strategy design

• Introduction to Genetics and Evolution for Infectious Diseases Modellers.

Proven and potential academic excellence

Degree-level qualifications

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
 

• a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours.

The above qualification should be achieved in one of the following subject areas or disciplines:
 

• Biological Sciences

• Bioinformatics

• Chemistry

• Clinical subjects

• Computer Science/Information Technology

• Economics

• Engineering

• Mathematics

• Pharmacology

• Psychology

• Physics

• Social Sciences

• Statistics or medical statistics.

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

GRE General Test scores

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

Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience
 

• It is vital that you possess the necessary background to cope with mathematical notation and basic skills in mathematical modelling. Applicants should have previously studied mathematics to a sufficient level, either in employment or study. It is very important that you have engaged with mathematics previously. Your mathematical background should be detailed in your personal statement.

• Demonstrable interest in global health in a resource limited context, validated through evidence of study or work experience in situ.

• Publications are not required.

English language proficiency

Minimum scores required to meet the University's higher level requirement

IELTS Academic

 7.5  

TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition'

110

Home    
£21,570

Overseas    
£45,490

Modelling skills, such as those provided by this course create multi-sector applicability including academia, government and commercial. Graduate Statistician/Mathematical Modeller/Postdoctoral Researcher/Analyst are all examples of early career roles as well as Research Engineer/Scientist and Research Fellow.