MSc Professional Practice in Health Sciences at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Choose full or part-time study with our flexible MSc Professional Practice in Health Sciences. The course has been developed for anyone working in health or social care. You can tailor the degree to your specific needs and choose from our wide range of health modules.

What you will study

Apart from the dissertation and research modules you must take, you’ll be able to choose from a wide selection of taught modules from the School of Health Sciences. The academic team can help support you in these choices. You may also bring credits from other universities.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including health, pharmaceuticals, universities, education, prisons, armed forces, charity and voluntary sector, private practice. Careers directly related to the course include health service manager, health care consultant, health unit coordinator, quality coordinator, health care manager, health and social care educator, policy advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. You’ll need a 2.2 degree in a relevant subject from a clinical, health or science background. If you don’t have an undergraduate degree you may still be able to apply. You may be offered a conditional place on the course if you can show you have the equivalent of undergraduate degree course outcomes. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 34,700 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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