Dr. Jane Hirst

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jane Hirst is an academic obstetrician at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Medical Sciences Division. Her research focuses on global perinatal health, particularly on issues such as gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, preterm birth, stillbirth, anaemia, and sepsis, with the goal of preventing long-term effects from pregnancy complications. She has initiated various projects in countries including India, Vietnam, China, Nigeria, Gambia, Rwanda, Gaza, and Tanzania. In 2020, she was awarded the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship to enhance antenatal and postpartum care for women in rural India, emphasizing the use of pregnancy as an opportunity to improve women's lifelong health. She leads a large cluster randomized trial testing an innovative approach to enhance the quality of healthcare delivered in resource-poor rural communities in India. Professor Hirst collaborates with various institutions and has developed interventions to support women's perinatal mental health. Her work has been widely recognized and she has received multiple accolades for her contributions to obstetric healthcare.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, UK

Chair in Global Women's Health.

Director

— Present

George Institute for Global Health • London, UK

Overseeing Women's Health initiatives.

Honorary Consultant Obstetrician

— Present

OUH NHS Foundation Trust • Oxford, UK

Providing obstetric care.

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.