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Fees and funding

Gain the essential non-clinical skills, knowledge, and insight for a successful clinical career

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Student experience

'The feeling of gratitude, enlightenment, and passion in the room was palpable and didn’t wane throughout the week. This is largely attributable to the amazing teaching staff, huge investment in preparing the sessions, and the clear passion for making a difference. This course has completely changed my outlook, and I’ve met incredible people, for which I’ll be forever grateful.'

Quality Improvement Science and Systems Analysis student, November 2024  

Fees and funding

Anum Khan, a MSc in Surgical Science and Practice student, shares how the Oxford Pakistan Programme Graduate Scholarship changed her life.

Support from the University of Oxford

Please visit the University of Oxford’s Graduate Admissions webpages for the MSc and PGCert for the most up to date information regarding course fees.

The Funding Postgraduate Study webpage is regularly updated by the Student Support team and includes information about University and departmental funding, external funding, and targeted support. If a student is matriculated, the student’s college webpage may have additional resources. Please contact the University’s Student Support for the most up to date information. 

The University's Fees, Funding, and Scholarship search tool can be used to find and compare the financial support available through funding and scholarship opportunities within the University. The following specific scholarships may be relevant to those interested in this course but please see the links above for all opportunities, including college- and country-specific scholarships:

Please note that you will be automatically considered upon application for over 60% of Oxford scholarships. Funding through Oxford is competitive. In the 2024-25 academic year, 14 MSc in Surgical Science and Practice students applied for Oxford funding and two received scholarships. More information on the range of funding the University offers through scholarships, Research Councils, and studentships can be found on the Fees and funding webpage. 

Support from Oxford colleges

Matriculated students will be assigned to one of the Oxford colleges. Oxford colleges often have their own college-specific scholarships available for applicants. Each of the Oxford college websites can be found on the Admissions website, all of which will have their own Fees and Funding page that outlines college-specific scholarships.

There may come a time during your studies when you need help with course fees. Some start points:

For our matriculated MSc students currently on the course, the Oxford Assistance Fund is available to provide support in times of financial difficulty.

Each Oxford college also typically has a similar pot of money for financial hardship. An Exceptional Support Fund (ESF) is offered through the NHS. The ESF is intended to support those facing financial hardship during their studies and can provide up to 3,000 GBP in the form of a non-repayable grant.

If you are seeking funding for a discrete academic activity (rather than course fees), your college’s academic officer (or equivalent) can advise on college-specific funds for presentations, publications, travel and related activities. 

External support

The external scholarships below may be relevant to students on this course. Please note that these scholarships are not offered through Oxford and any questions about them should be directed to the respective institution.

One-year surgical research fellowship through the Royal College of Surgeons

The research fellowship provides 12 months of funding to support trainee members of the College who are ideally registered for a higher degree and want to complete a dedicated year of research in support of their first significant research project. Research must be undertaken in the UK. Read more about the fellowship from the perspective of an Oxford DPhil student recipient.

Bursaries through the NHS

The NHS Bursary provides funding for eligible medical students who normally live in England. Applicants must apply within 9 months of the start of their academic year for the application to be accepted.

Alphonse Chapanis Award through the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

The $2,000 cash award is presented to students who have conducted outstanding human factors research during their academic programme and have presented a paper or poster at ASPIRE.

Pre-doctoral research bursary through Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK offers short-term funding to allow clinicians and other healthcare professionals to get involve with research early in their career. Applications are reviewed twice annually, and funding is awarded for up to 12 months with a maximum award amount of 25,000 GBP.

The MPS Foundation 

The MPS Foundation welcomes applications that align with research in any of its four research themes, including 1) the impact of human factors, 2) the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams, 3) digital integration and technology, and 4) evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching and learning innovations. Note that MPS does not cover university fees, but applications may be accepted for the research component of studies.

Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation award

The Foundation awards annual leadership scholarships annually. The awards provide financial support for education and professional development, work experience, and mentorship. Applications open on the 1st of March each year. Read more about the award from the perspective of an Oxford MSc student recipient.

Support from your organisation

Previous students have been fully or partially funded by their own organisation, given the several benefits of the course to you and your organisation.

Benefits to you

  • Broaden your understanding of the science underpinning safe, effective, and innovative surgical practice
  • Gain confidence to lead quality improvement, patient safety, and service redesign initiatives
  • Strengthen your career prospects as an alumnus from the University of Oxford
  • Join a global network of surgical and healthcare leaders from diverse disciplines and systems
  • Develop the capability to publish research and quality improvement projects
  • Prepare for new leadership, educational, or academic roles alongside or beyond clinical practice

Benefits to your organisation

  • Staff who apply systems thinking, safety science, and leadership skills to drive improvement
  • Immediate application of learning to enhance healthcare processes and patient outcomes
  • Access to the latest evidence and research in healthcare innovation and healthcare delivery
  • Greater organisational capacity to lead change and strengthen healthcare systems
  • Quantifiable impact through major quality improvement initiatives and educational innovations

Personal funding and loans

Postgraduate loans can help support the course fees and living costs. However, unlike grants and scholarships, loans must be repaid. Find out more information about loans in the UK.

Join our Oxford Open Grand Rounds, a series of virtual events featuring core concepts from the course. Open to all.

Our previous and upcoming events include:

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If you have questions, please email ssp@nds.ox.ac.uk.