Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Speech
City University of LondonProgram Overview
The Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Speech at City University of London is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Speech programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Speech programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Research Design and Applied Data Analysis (30 credits)
- Critical Approaches to Advanced Practice (15 credits)
- Case-based Clinical Management (15 credits)
- Cognitive Communication Impairments (15 credits)
- Developmental Language Impairment (15 credits)
- Dysphagia and Disorders of Eating and Drinking (15 credits)
- Habilitative Audiology (15 credits)
- Language Learning and Development (15 credits)
- Speech Acoustics and Speech Perception (15 credits)
- Identity, Inclusion and Living with Disability (15 credits)
- Managing the Physical, Mental and Emotional Needs of People with Long Term Conditions (15 credits)
- Mental Health across Health and Social Care Settings (15 credits)
- Assessment and Formulation of Mental Health Problems (15 credits)
- Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health (15 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Mental Health (15 credits)
- Work-Based Learning (15 credits)
- Partnership in Practice (15 credits)
- Leading and Managing Change (15 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- First or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, or the Licentiate Diploma of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by the University as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA
- IELTS: 7.0
- TOEFL (internet based): 107
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 72
- Other evidence of proficiency in the English language, which satisfies the board of studies concerned.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About City University of London
City University of London
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University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
