Health

Entry requirements

Degree and/or experience

Students are normally expected to demonstrate one of the entry requirements below:

• an honours degree from a higher educational institution in the UK (minimum of 2:2), or equivalent award from a European, or overseas higher education institution, and some public/health service experience
• an appropriate professional qualification from a body that is represented in public/health services work plus minimum five years working in a public/health services organisation

and

• an ability to demonstrate skills of applied learning (for example successfully completing some academic Level 6, or degree level, studies modules - grade C and above)
• an HND, or diploma equivalent, in an area applied to public/health services, plus minimum five years working in a public/health services organisation

and

• an ability to demonstrate skills of applied learning (for example successfully completing some Level 6 related modules at grade C and above).

Other

Normally in, or recently in, public service employment or engaged in community or voluntary activity that gives direct understanding of the public service environment. Reflection on practice forms an important element of the learning.

Applicants unable to demonstrate one of the three requirements above can be permitted to register as a single module student. Students who are successful at studying for one module and are awarded credits may be eligible to enrol for further modules.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Please note that we can only consider international applications for the MSc version of this course. International applicants are not eligible for the PGCert or PGDip.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Health MSc gives you the opportunity to explore specialist topics that match your personal and professional aspirations, in depth and at an advanced level.

The course will benefit you if you are involved in public or community services in a professional or voluntary capacity and want to develop your skills and knowledge for personal or professional advancement.

The programme is extremely flexible, and is designed to meet the needs of health graduates in their continuing education and professional development. Each student designs, in consultation with the course leader, their own plan of study choosing from our wide range of modules.

You will be assigned a personal tutor and be able to consult with the course leader before choosing your modules and pathways. This ensures that you have a clear focus on your intended direction before you start the course.

Our high quality teaching and research are renowned, and have an applied focus. We have established strong links with specialist practice educators to ensure the provision of support and guidance both within the university and in practice.

We have a dedicated team of academic staff who are actively engaged in internationalising the health and social care curriculum.

Fees and funding