Dr. Catherine Pope

Professor

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Biography

Catherine Pope is a Professor of Medical Sociology at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and Green Templeton College. She has an extensive background in higher education, having worked at institutions in London, Leicester, Bristol, and Southampton before moving to Oxford in July 2019. Catherine is an internationally recognized researcher and teacher, with expertise in qualitative and mixed methods applied health research. She has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and has made significant contributions to the field through her work on evidence synthesis methods. Her research interests include access to primary care, organizational change in healthcare, and the integration of digital technologies into health services. Catherine prioritizes mentoring early career researchers, particularly those from non-traditional and disadvantaged backgrounds, and currently accepts new DPhil students for supervision closely aligned with her research work.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2019-07-01 — Present

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences • Oxford, England

Senior researcher leading projects on access to primary care and health service innovations.

Deputy Head

2019-07-01 — Present

Department of People, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion • Oxford, England

Oversaw initiatives focused on enhancing diversity and inclusion within the academic environment.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.