Program Overview
The Health and Social Care at Manchester Metropolitan University is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 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: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 13,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,560 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Collection and Analysis of Data
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
- Dissertation (Health and Social Care)
- International Perspectives on Health and Social Care
- Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The academic and professional requirements for acceptance onto this programme will normally be met by one of the following:
- A minimum of second class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in a related discipline. Exceptionally students with a lower class qualification may be accepted provided they can evidence capability of being able to work to this level.
- A relevant post graduate diploma if entering stage 2 (dissertation phase)
- An undergraduate qualification at Level 6, unrelated to practice, accompanied by relevant experience of at least 2 years
- Such equivalent qualifications as may arise in lieu of the above whether professional, personal, academic or vocational in accordance with the University\xc2\x92s AP(E)L process
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,560 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,560 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, England. The university's predecessor, Manchester Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992. The university has 44,000...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months