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Contemporary Healthcare (Advancing Practice)

Plymouth University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 36 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Plymouth, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Contemporary Healthcare (Advancing Practice) at Plymouth University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 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 Contemporary Healthcare (Advancing Practice) 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

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Contemporary Healthcare (Advancing Practice) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. MCH505Advanced Consulting and Clinical Skills
  2. MCH507Leadership, Law and Decision Making in Advancing Practice
  3. Core modulesMCH501Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 1MCH502Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 2MCH506Clinical Decision Making and Disease Management
  4. MCH501Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 1
  5. MCH502Advancing Research Knowledge in Practice 2
  6. MCH506Clinical Decision Making and Disease Management
  7. Core modulesMCH504Dissertation
  8. MCH504Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You should normally hold a first degree or equivalent qualification and hold first registration with a professional body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health Professions Council. 

If you have overseas qualifications you can check their compatibility with the UK equivalent through the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), who provide an advisory service.

If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The level of proficiency that is required can vary with the type of programme for which you are applying. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Plymouth University 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.

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months