MSc(MedSci) Health Care, Advanced Practice in at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Designed for health care professionals moving into clinical leadership or extended roles in clinical practice in the UK. Courses are planned and delivered with NHS clinical staff, and each can be taken as stand-alone continuing professional development.

Department: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core research courses (Research Approaches in Health Care; Applying Research Approaches in Health Care), optional courses such as Leadership in Contemporary Health Care, Education For Professional Practice and Global Health Challenges, and an Independent Project for MSc students. Named awards are available in areas including acute and critical care, global health challenges and lymphoedema.

Career pathways

Specialist and senior health care practitioner, research, education and management roles in the healthcare sector and NHS; some graduates complete PhDs in nursing and healthcare.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy or other Allied Health degrees; Medicine or Dentistry degrees may also be accepted. At least one year of post-qualification healthcare experience is required (CV needed). International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (other tests accepted, e.g. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo, at stated minimums). Application deadlines for September 2027 entry: international applicants apply in rounds, the final round closing 8 July 2027; UK applicants 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,728 a year (2027/28). Full-time; Home & RUK Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027/28). Full-time; International & EU Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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