MSc in Surgical Science and Practice

To be eligible for the course, you will need to:

• Hold a primary qualification in medicine recognised by the GMC and the MRCS, or an equivalent diploma in basic surgical training and education degree in the case of overseas candidates;
• Have held or currently occupy a training or service post at ST1 level or above (UK candidates), or provide evidence of basic surgical training including a logbook (overseas candidates);
• possess an entry level qualification for specialist training in surgery, eg MRCS or international equivalent;
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to surgical training and a realistic prospect of completing it;
• Show evidence of several years of accumulated practical surgical training is a requirement of entry;
• Demonstrate proficiency in English. 

Equivalent achievements in clinical specialties focused on skilled invasive therapeutic intervention will confer eligibility. These specialties include interventional cardiology, neurology and radiology, endoscopic gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynaecology and dentistry. Candidates from other fields including nursing may be considered admissible at the discretion of the faculty if they can make a case for equivalence in terms of the skill set required for their practice.

Successful candidates will normally provide evidence of all of the following:

• A demonstrated interest in surgical science, evidenced by prior experience, interest and work;
• Motivation and ability to complete the course; and
• A clear and well-argued understanding of the benefits of the course to the candidate’s current employment and future prospects.

Applications open early September 2025. Applications submitted by 12:00 midday UK time on 14 November 2025 are more likely to receive earlier decisions. 28 January 2026 is the latest deadline for most Oxford scholarships. Applications may remain open after this deadline is places are still available.

The application deadline for students applying for standalone courses is typically eight weeks before the start of the standalone course. However, places on standalone modules are currently full. Therefore, applications for standalone modules are not being accepted this year. Sign up to our mailing list to stay abreast of standalone module information, including applications.

For further details and instructions on submitting the MSc application, please visit the University of Oxford's Graduate Admissions website.

For further details, information on course deadlines, and instructions on submitting an application, please visit the University of Oxford’s Graduate Admissions website.