The Masters to DPhil journey
Discover the key differences between studying for a Masters programme and studying for the DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care, and why the two go hand-in-hand.
Students with an undergraduate degree can further their education by completing a Masters programme in a related field. As part of Oxford's postgraduate programme in evidence-based health care, we offer four part-time master's that uniquely position students to integrate the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to make better informed decisions in their field of health care and develop as leaders in the dissemination, practice and teaching of evidence-based health care. Having achieved a relevant Masters degree, students can then choose to enroll onto the DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care.
There are many benefits to completing both a Masters programme and the DPhil in evidence-based health care and many of our students have done so.
Masters vs DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care: which programme is right for me?
Masters in EBHC
- All part-time Masters programmes are completed in 2-4 years
- They are aimed at students with an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate certificate
- They include formal taught modules
- They teach students the research skills and methodologies needed to conduct and critically evaluate effective, reliable research
- The focus is on finding and appraising existing research evidence
- They help students to understand what results mean in different contexts and for different healthcare decisions
- They develop leaders in evidence-based health care
DPhil in EBHC
- The part-time DPhil programme is completed in 4-8 years
- It is aimed at students with a Masters in evidence-based health care or a related subject
- It consists of a prolonged period of independent study with no formal taught components or coursework
- It relies on students using the research skills and methodologies gained on the MSc to build a research question
- The focus is on students answering their own research questions
- They help students to understand what results mean in different contexts and for different healthcare decisions
- It develops unrivalled leadership in evidence-based health care
How will I benefit from completing both an MSc and DPhil in evidence-based health care?
The Masters programmes provide excellent training in the techniques and methodologies used to build a research question and proposal when applying for the DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care
Students who are fully trained in finding, appraising and evaluating existing research, as well as effectively developing their own research projects may have a higher likelihood of getting published
Finding the right Supervisor for a DPhil project is important. Students Completing an MSc first provides an opportunity to build relationships with potential supervisors and learn about their research expertise to guide decisions
Transitioning from MSc to DPhil: Student experiences
Some of our students have completed one of our Masters programmes and are now studying for a DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care. This is a great opportunity for students to use the research skills gained on the MSc as the foundation for building a research question in their DPhil projects.
A few of our students have shared their experiences with us:
Omotayo Adebanji: Transitioning from MSc to DPhil in EBHC
EBHC DPhil student, Omotayo Adebanji, shares his experience having completed an MSc in EBHC and now furthering his education by completing a DPhil in EBHC.
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If you are interested in applying to one of our programmes or have any questions, please contact us at cpdhealth@conted.ox.ac.uk
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