PgDip/MSc Health and Wellbeing at Ulster University

Programme overview

A full-time postgraduate programme at Ulster University in Belfast developing knowledgeable and skilled postgraduates from health and social care professions, including nurses and midwives, with emphasis on applying knowledge to practice and developing leadership.

Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: part-time / full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PgDip (120 credits) has four 30-credit modules, two compulsory: Health and Wellbeing: Challenges and Controversies and Advanced Methods in Research and Development in Health and Social Care. Another module is Critical Application of Advanced Compassionate Communication in Health and Social Care Practice. Students attend at least 75% of campus-based modules.

Career pathways

Careers in health and social care, education, leisure and health promotion and management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A subject-relevant Honours or non-Honours degree from a UK or Republic of Ireland university or recognised equivalent (or equivalent in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate or approved alternative); applicants should normally work in health and social care, and for a clinical pathway hold a registered nursing or other health and social care professional qualification; evidence of competence in English (GCSE grade C or equivalent). International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band score below 5.5 for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,490 for the whole programme (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status fee; full MSc Source

International applicants: GBP 18,310 for the whole programme (2026/27). International fee; full MSc Source

Intake: September 2026

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