Program Overview
The Social Science and Health Research at Newcastle University is a MSc 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 Social Science and Health Research 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,685 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Science and Health Research 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
- Thinking about Research
- Information Skills
- Dissertation Preparation
- Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- An Introduction to the Nature of Explanation and Enquiry
- Health and Health Care Policy
- Health and Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper 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).
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, preferably in a sociology/policy discipline such as:
- criminology
- organisational studies
- cultural studies
- media studies
- film studies
- human geography
- history
- politics
International Students
To study this course you need to meet the following English Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 7.5 overall (with at least 7.0 in writing)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,685 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,685 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Newcastle 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 Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
