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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      MSc Applied Health Studies
    • Award
      Master of Science - MSc
    • Study mode
      Part-time
    • Duration
      3 years
    • Start date
       September 2013
    • Fees
       See fees information above
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​Nurses in Practice

​Programme overview

The programme provides flexible learning suitable for a wide range of practitioners with an interest in applied health who wish to extend their knowledge and/or practice to advance health and/or social care.

The Applied Health Studies programme is unique in that it allows students to create their own learning pathways through the selection of modules from the Inter-professional Masters Scheme, offered by the Faculty of Health, Education and Society.

As an inter-professional programme, students from a variety of backgrounds will access the programme.

Programme highlights

  • Construct pathways at different levels based on personal/professional requirements
  • Blended learning provides taught and distance learning opportunities
  • Intra-and inter-professional study experience
For more information about the Applied Health Studies programme please visit the Programme structure page.
 
 

​Entry requirements

Normally a first-level degree or equivalent that would include a professional qualification.  It is usually expected that students would have at least two years professional work experience. However, each potential student will be assessed individually for their ability to study at this level.

​Duration

1, 2 or 3 years part time
2 years full time
 
Duration depends upon chosen award
​Studying
 

​What the students say

 Parvinee Saiklang, an MSc Applied Health student

'I’m a full time student and I’m studying MSc Applied Health Studies. The programme is flexible and students are allowed to select a variety of optional modules that can be tailored to individual interests and backgrounds.'  Read more... 

Parvinee Saiklang, MSc Applied Health Studies student