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Leadership for the Health Professions (Distance Learning)

Swansea University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #20
Tuition GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 36 months
Delivery Online
Location Swansea, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Leadership for the Health Professions (Distance Learning) at Swansea University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 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 Leadership for the Health Professions (Distance Learning) 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

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. Tuition: GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Leadership for the Health Professions (Distance Learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission to this course is normally on the basis of UK Honours Degree Grade 2:2 or above or an equivalent qualification for overseas applicants.

Applicants who are not first-language English speakers must provide one of the following qualifications:

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each part)
  • TOEFL IBT: 93 (20 in each part)
  • Pearson PTE Academic: 62 (51 in communicative skill)
  • Cambridge CPE: Grade C
  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia: Grade 6 or above

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Swansea 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 Swansea University

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Swansea University

Swansea, United Kingdom

Swansea University(Welsh:Prifysgol Abertawe) is apublicresearch universitylocated inSwansea, Wales. It was established asUniversity College of Swanseain 1920,as the fourth college of theUniversity...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months