Program Overview
The Integrative Health and Social Care at University of Derby is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Integrative Health and Social Care 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,110 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Integrative Health and Social Care 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
- Independent Project
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Policy and Practice
- Interprofessional Education and Learning
- Leadership in Health and Social Care
- Management for an Integrative Health and Social Care Workforce
- Negotiated Module
- Partnerships in Dementia Care
- Public Health: UK and International Perspectives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will normally need the following:
- have 2 years post Graduate experience in an appropriate subject or equivalent academic credits
- to be currently in employment in an arena which will enable the achievement of the individual module learning outcomes e.g. voluntary, public, private, community, acute health and social care arenas.
If you have an International qualification, it will need to be mapped to the UK equivalent registration to ensure that you are entering the programme with at least 120 academic credits at level 6.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,110 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,110 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby 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 Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby 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 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months