Program Overview
The Advancing Practice (Health) at University of Gloucestershire is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 Advancing Practice (Health) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advancing Practice (Health) 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
- Advancing Practice (Healthcare)
- Work Based Learning
- Clinical Assessment and Decision Making Skills
- Research Methods Informing Practice
- Service Improvement / Evaluation Project
- Dissertation
- Advancing Practice (Care of the Frail Elderly)
- End of Life Care
- Leading Dementia Care in Practice
- Personal and Professional Development module for Band 5 Staff nurses
- Independent Study
- Pharmacology for Prescribing
- Prescribing Practice
- Person Centred Care in Practice
- Leadership and Management in Healthcare
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will need at least a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject or:
- a relevant level 6 qualification
- a recent publication/s in peer reviewed journals
- NHS reports that reflect QAA level 6 academic ability
- international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other band) or equivalent
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Gloucestershire 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 University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire
Gloucester, United Kingdom
University of Gloucestershire is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months