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Health & Social Care Research

MSc
Duration
1 year
Start
September 2025
Delivery
Blended learning

This Health and Social Care Research MSc seeks to inform and inspire healthcare graduates and professionals. You will develop the skills necessary to conduct high-quality research.

Why study with us

  • You can choose between full-time or part-time study, so that you can fit studying around work and other commitments.
  • Enjoy being part of an inspiring university community which produces high-quality international research.
  • You will learn in a dynamic way including lectures, seminars, group discussion, technology-enhanced learning and independent guided learning.
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What you'll do

  • You will learn how different research methods can be applied to current health and practice issues, and refine your own specialist interests.
  • You'll become part of a vibrant learning community, with access to events and opportunities for further development and networking.
  • You will study flexibly at our state-of-the-art campus or online.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Future careers

This course can be the first step in your journey to becoming a research-active health and social care practitioner.

It lays the foundation knowledge and skills needed to enter doctoral level study. Following successful completion of the MSc, students can access stage 2 of the DProf Health

Entry requirements

  • 2.2 (Hons) degree in a relevant subject
  • Applicants will be required to attend an interview
  • 2 references and a personal statement are required
  • IELTS 6.0 with no component score less than 5.5 to have been taken within 2 years prior to the course commencement date

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,000 per year
Online full-time£9,000 per year
Part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
Online part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,900 per year
Online full-time£9,000 per year
Online part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,450 per year
Online full-time£9,450 per year
Part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
Online part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,900 per year
Online full-time£9,450 per year
Online part-time£1,050 per 20 credits

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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