Entry requirements

"UK 2.2 Bachelor Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in a relevant subject from a clinical, health or science background.

If you don’t have an undergraduate degree you may still be able to apply. You’ll need to show evidence of one of the following: accredited study within the last 5 years at a higher education institution at level 6, passed at 50% or above evidence of recent non accredited study as a practitioner in a relevant professional role successful completion of a module studied at master’s level (level 7)

Months of entry

September

Course content

About this course

Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university.

Build your own masters degree tailored to your ambitions and professional interests, and enhance your career, with our flexible MSc programme.

Your future career

This UK master’s for clinicians and non-clinicians, is designed to support your development as a healthcare worker. It offers a precise fit for your clinical career path. If you’re a non-clinician, you’ll be able to study the service you manage. You'll also be well prepared for higher level healthcare roles when you graduate.

Key features of the course

Whatever your role in health or social care, our experienced team will work with you to develop a bespoke pathway to meet your current needs and future ambitions. This could include developing your skills and experiences in leadership, management or patient care, or pursuing a specific interest in a certain population group.

For example, you may have a specific interest in the support of people or populations such as those with mental health needs, or the older person, or the acutely ill adult. We can support you to tailor your programme accordingly.

Further Information

You’ll need to:

have passed your PG Diploma at the University of Southampton
register for this master’s within 3 years of completing your PG Diploma in Nursing, or within 4 year of completing your Public Health Practice: Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN)

Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.

*QS World University Rankings 2025

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band C: For IELTS, this is 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSci
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk

Phone: +44(0)23 8059 5000

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Professional Practice in Health Sciences