Program Overview
The Master of Research in Health and Social Care - PGDip at The University of Manchester is a rigorous postgraduate programme delivered on-campus at The University of Manchester. Designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced expertise in health & medicine, the programme develops both theoretical foundations and applied skills essential for today's competitive environment.
Spanning 12 months, students engage with cutting-edge research, industry-relevant case studies, and practical projects. Instruction is delivered in English by research-active faculty with professional expertise.
The programme culminates in a dissertation or capstone project. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles, research careers, and doctoral study in health & medicine.
Key Program Features
- Immersive On-Campus Experience: In-person seminars, laboratory sessions, and professional networking at The University of Manchester.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Health & Medicine.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
- 12 months Duration: Part-time and accelerated options may be available — enquire with the admissions office.
Career Opportunities
Careers
Career opportunities
This course is designed for individuals who seek a research career or require research training as a constituent part of their current or future roles. It is also for researchers who want research training focused on health and social care. The course provides a comprehensive education and training in health and social care research and is an excellent foundation for PhD study.
Associated organisations
Program Curriculum
Course overview
Develop your research skills if you are considering a career in health or social care research. Learn when it suits you through our distance learning approach, which is complemented by workshops at our campus. Benefit from our links with the NHS and social care services.
Open days
The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses. On this day, you will find out more about the course and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have. For more information, see Open days .
Contact details School/Faculty Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Telephone +44 (0)161 529 4563 Email pgtaught.nursing@manchester.ac.uk Website https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/nursing/ School/Faculty overview Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas. Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Psychology
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
We require an honours first degree (Upper Second or above) or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved higher education institution. We may consider applicants with a Lower Second degree if they have completed a master's to a high standard or on the basis of documented evidence of exceptional innovative practice, practice leadership, service development, research projects and publications in your application. We also require part-time students to have written support fromtheir employer to go on the course and complete any necessary requirements.
English language
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here). Specifically, we require a minimum of: IELTS 7.0, with a score of 6.5 or above in each component TOEFL 623 paper based TOEFL 106 internet based (with a minimum score of 20 in each component) TOEFL 250 computer based GCSE English grade C See further information about requirements for your country .
English language test validity
Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Other entry requirements
We also require applicants to have: two days per week minimum study time for part-time students) or full-time hours availability for full-time students; consistent computer and IT access; a PC or device that will enable you to connect with university learning platforms and video calling; a webcam.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,500/year (international)
Fees and funding
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows: MRes (full-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £12,600 International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,300 MRes (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £6,300 International, including EU, students (per annum): £13,650 PGDip (full-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £10,100 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,800 PGDip (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £5,050 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,900 PGCert (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £2,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): £5,500
The fees quoted above are fully inclusive of tuition, administration and computational costs. Fees for entry are subject to yearly review. The University reserves the right to increase your tuition fee by up to 7% each year for courses lasting more than one year, including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our educational and wider student experience. Postgraduate fees information . Always contact the admissions team if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
NIHR INSIGHT research master's degree studentships Funded health and social care research master's studentships are available through the north-west regional programme of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) INSIGHT Inspiring Students into Research scheme. For more information and details of how to apply, visit the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast website . NIHR Pre-doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowships NIHR Pre-doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowships can offer successful candidates backfill and fees to undertake MClinRes units and to prepare a Doctoral Clinical Practitioner Academic Fellowship application. You need to apply directly to NIHR for one of these awards. For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Fees and funding
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows: MRes (full-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £12,600 International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,300 MRes (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £6,300 International, including EU, students (per annum): £13,650 PGDip (full-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £10,100 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,800 PGDip (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £5,050 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,900 PGCert (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £2,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): £5,500
The fees quoted above are fully inclusive of tuition, administration and computational costs. Fees for entry are subject to yearly review. The University reserves the right to increase your tuition fee by up to 7% each year for courses lasting more than one year, including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our educational and wider student experience. Postgraduate fees information . Always contact the admissions team if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
NIHR INSIGHT research master's degree studentships Funded health and social care research master's studentships are available through the north-west regional programme of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) INSIGHT Inspiring Students into Research scheme. For more information and details of how to apply, visit the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast website . NIHR Pre-doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowships NIHR Pre-doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowships can offer successful candidates backfill and fees to undertake MClinRes units and to prepare a Doctoral Clinical Practitioner Academic Fellowship application. You need to apply directly to NIHR for one of these awards. For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
About The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)
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