Health MSc (PGCert PGDip)

at University of Brighton

Course structure
 

This course can be studied either full- or part-time and the modules are delivered at different times throughout the year.
 

The course is delivered in a variety of ways, and is flexible enough to meet the needs of part-time students. Delivery is typically via e-learning, lectures, seminars, and workbooks for work-based learning.
 

Each module has approximately 30 hours' lecturer contact and approximately 170 hours of individual study. Individual modules employ varying learning and teaching strategies.
 

At the start of the course you will consult with the course leader and agree a tailored study plan of module choices for the course. This will be created from the choice of modules available on our Postgraduate Education Framework, to suit your individual professional, academic and personal needs.  
 

You will be able to review your current achievements and then highlight areas for further development throughout the course with use of the University of Brighton's E-folio, that you can use to keep a record of your personal development, educational attainment and career planning.
 

You will also be provided with an annual review tutorial with the course leader to affirm your progress and direction.
 

One research module from the following:

• Qualitative Research 
• Research Theory and Practice
• Research Methods and Critical Appraisal
• Research Methods in Health Care
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Principles of Social Research
• Research Methods in Community Research

The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course if you wish to begin studying with us in 2022. They should be used as a general guide. 
 

Degree and/or experience
 

Students are normally expected to demonstrate one of the entry requirements below:

• an honours degree from a higher educational institution in the UK (minimum of 2:2), or equivalent award from a European, or overseas higher education institution, and some public/health service experience
• an appropriate professional qualification from a body that is represented in public/health services work plus minimum five years working in a public/health services organisation
   

and

• an ability to demonstrate skills of applied learning (for example successfully completing some academic Level 6, or degree level, studies modules - grade C and above)
• an HND, or diploma equivalent, in an area applied to public/health services, plus minimum five years working in a public/health services organisation
   

and

• an ability to demonstrate skills of applied learning (for example successfully completing some Level 6 related modules at grade C and above).
   

Other

Normally in, or recently in, public service employment or engaged in community or voluntary activity that gives direct understanding of the public service environment. Reflection on practice forms an important element of the learning.
 

Applicants unable to demonstrate one of the three requirements above can be permitted to register as a single module student. Students who are successful at studying for one module and are awarded credits may be eligible to enrol for further modules. 
 

English language requirements

• IELTS 7 overall and a minimum of 6.5 in the other elements, or equivalent qualification.

International (full-time) - 13,842 GBP

On course graduation, you will be equipped with skills that are directly transferable to health and social care-focused employment. Many of our previous course graduates have progressed into senior positions in their organisations. 
 

During the periodic review of the course a range of local health-related employers are consulted, to ensure that the course content complements the priorities of employers as well as students.
 

The career planning framework that is integral to this course guides students towards choosing an appropriate and personal route through the programme.