As an MSc (by research) Musculoskeletal Sciences student you will be based in one of the Botnar Research Centre’s many research groups, working on a research project supervised by one of the principal investigators and your supervisory team. You will take part in the extensive training programme specifically organised for graduate students within the department.
MSc by Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences at University of Oxford
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MSc by Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences at University of Oxford
The MSc by Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences at University of Oxford is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Oxford, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 6 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 46,654 / year(s), with the next intake on October 5, 2026.
About MSc by Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences
Disciplines
Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal SciencesNuffield Department of Orthopaedics
Requirements and Admission Criteria for MSc by Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences at University of Oxford
Entry Requirements
If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a master’s degree (Majister) with an overall grade corresponding to the following:
- 50% (‘C’) for a passing grade in the UK system
- 80% (‘B’) for a merit grade in the UK system
- 90% (‘A’) for a distinction grade in the UK system.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 100
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency
This course requires proficiency in English at the University's standard level. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement. The minimum scores required to meet the University's standard level are detailed in the table below.
| Minimum overall score | Minimum score per component | |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713) | 7.0 | 6.5 |
TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition' (Institution code: 0490) | 100 | Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 |
| C1 Advanced* | 185 | 176 |
| C2 Proficiency†| 185 | 176 |
*Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
†Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Your test must have been taken no more than two years before the start date of your course. Our Application Guide provides further information about the English language test requirement.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
46,654 / year(s)
MSc by Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences at University of Oxford
University of Oxford
United Kingdom, Oxford