Program Overview
The Health Sciences and Social Work at University of Portsmouth is a MPhil 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 Health Sciences and Social Work 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 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Sciences and Social Work 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
- Development and prevention of allergic diseases
- Prevalence of food allergies and intolerances
- Diagnosis and management of food allergies and intolerances
- Quality of life and food allergies
- Consumer behaviour and nutritional intake of sufferers of food allergies and intolerances
- Effects of health and social care environments on health-related outcomes
- Psycho-social effects of health and social care environments
- Methodologies for conducting research in environmental design
- Cross- disciplinary collaborations and networks in environmental design research
- User-driven, participatory projects to address practice-based problems
- Falls and fall-related injury prevention
- Psycho-social well-being (e.g. quality of life, dignity, and sense of control)
- Collaborations and networks with multiple stakeholders and organisations
- Causes and consequences of demographic transition
- Reproductive health; maternal and child health,
- Inequalities in access to health care
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master\'s degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months