Program Overview
The Health Studies at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. 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 Studies 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Ayr, Paisley, Dumfries, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Studies 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
- Responding to Public Health Challenges
- Social Marketing
- Research for Health and Social Care
- Advanced Work-based Learning
- Case Management within Family Health
- Clinical Teaching
- Delivering Compassionate Care
- Independent Study
- Leadership for Effectiveness
- Quality Improvement in Healthcare
- Working with Families
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The programme is aimed at health professional graduates or those with substantial professional experience at a senior level.
Applications are welcome from a wide range of backgrounds such as nursing, midwifery, health improvement, ambulance service, social work and allied health professionals e.g. dieticians, occupational therapists, podiatrists etc.
You will normally have a first degree or demonstrate relevant senior management experience in a health-related area.
NB: Applicants must have the English language and literary skills as per university guidelines or Nursing and Midwifery guidelines (IELTS score of 7 or above) for work-based modules.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-08-18
- Start Date 2018-09-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months