Course Overview

The programme is suitable for a wide range of graduate health professionals, including medical doctors, dentists, physician associates, nurses, and those working in the allied health professions. Patient safety is at the heart of the course, underpinned by professional knowledge and a robust evidence-based approach to practice.

The flexibility in module choice will ensure you can tailor the course to your individual needs and career plan, enhancing your employability and translating theory into practice to improve health outcomes. The modules you select can evolve as you study to complement your current and changing job role as a healthcare professional.

You will be supported in the development of transferable skills, research skills, and professional attributes throughout your student journey. Successful graduates of the course are well-placed to play a significant role in the delivery and development of aspects of medical and clinical practice, education, leadership, research, and policy.

General Eligibility

To join this course, you should be a graduate health professional with a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honors (2:2 or above) in a relevant healthcare-related subject. Applicants with a third-class honors degree with additional evidence of academic ability may also be considered.

You will need to provide evidence that you have access to a suitable workplace environment. A suitable reference, normally from your line manager, to confirm your suitability to join and complete the course is also required to support your application.

An interview forms part of the selection process.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• While international students who are not resident and working in the UK cannot currently join this course, if you are working and resident in the UK but your first language is not English, you will need IELTS 6.5 overall, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.