Program Overview
The Healthcare Education at Sheffield Hallam University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 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 Healthcare Education 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Healthcare Education 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
- Full-time \x96 18 months
- Part-time \x96 3 years
- Distance learning \x96 18 months - 3 years
- The postgraduate certificate (PgCert) is achieved by successfully completing 60 credits.
- The postgraduate diploma (PgDip) is achieved by successfully completing 120 credits.
- The masters award (MSc) is achieved by successfully completing 180 credits.
- patient centered and service driven
- educationally coherent
- innovative and evidence based
- deliver high quality educational outcomes
- deliver value for money
- ensure equity of access and quality of provision.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must have a
- health-related professional qualification with a minimum of three years post qualifying experience and experience in working alongside students
- an honours degree or equivalent
You must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Nursing and Midwifery Council registration requirements
For registration as a nurse teacher with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, you must
\xc2\x95 be on the NMC professional register
\xc2\x95 have a recognised qualification in a specific field of practice
\xc2\x95 hold a mentor qualification or suitable previous experience
\xc2\x95 an honours degree or equivalent
\xc2\x95 have support from your employer and access to a practice assessor
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Sheffield Hallam 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.
About Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Sheffield Hallam University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months