University of Oxford

Overview

The DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care at the University of Oxford is a part-time doctoral program designed to cultivate researchers skilled in evaluating health care through rigorous evidence. This program emphasizes the integration of research training and evidence-based evaluation, ensuring that graduates are equipped to contribute significantly to the field of health care.

What you'll study

The DPhil program is research-oriented and centered around your individual doctoral project. You will receive tailored supervision based on your specific research topic, often involving faculty from the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. Key research areas may encompass:

• Cancer screening, detection, and prevention
• Screening, diagnosis, and prognosis within health care
• Evidence-based evaluation of health care interventions
• Health services research
• Pharmacovigilance and adverse effects
• Research methodologies and enhanced data utilization in health care
• Effective communication of evidence-based health care principles

Throughout the program, participants will complete essential training and assessments as outlined by the University and the department, supported by ongoing supervision.

Entry requirements

Applicants are typically expected to possess an Upper Second Class degree or its equivalent. Additionally, proficiency in English is required, and candidates may need to provide evidence of their language abilities through standardized tests.

Career prospects