Overview

As the only programme of its kind in the UK, the Child Health programme offered at the University College London (UCL) provides an opportunity to access the wealth of cutting-edge research conducted at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (UCL GOS ICH) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

The degree is centred on a research project in an area of child health that interests you.

Conducting your own research will support you in learning how to: search literature and plan a research project; use statistical knowledge to critically appraise your own and published work; and communicate and justify your results.

You will be encouraged to consider the implications of child health and/or healthcare policy and to produce reports of your results to publication standard.

Careers

The programme provides an ideal foundation for evidence-based practice in paediatrics and child health as well as further doctoral research in this field. Students considering a career in research as well as those wishing to increase their knowledge of research to support their professional development. Both clinicians and non-clinicians will gain valuable skills and experience and are welcome to apply.

Employability

This is a relatively new programme and only limited career destination data is available. However, recent graduates have gone on to apply for doctoral study or had opportunities for progression in their current careers.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Further Statistical Topics for Research

Epidemiology for Child Health

Evidence-based Child Health

Child Public Health

Leadership & Professional Development

Teaching & Learning in Medical Education

Clinical Genomics, Genetics & Rare Diseases

Specialist Paeds (Acute)

Specialist Paediatrics (Chronic)

Clinical Applications of Cell & Gene Therapy

Molecular biology of normal development & birth defects

Adolescent Health and Medicine

Molecular & Clinical Aspects of Childhood Cancers

Perinatal Epidemiology & Newborn Care

Immunisation and Communicable Diseases

International Child Mental Health

Nutrition, Growth and Physical Activity

Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences Early Childhood Education View 60 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold either a medical degree (MBBS) or a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotech professionals and scientists with equivalent experience (minimum of three years) and a BSc degree may also be considered.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

UK: £8,000
International: £16,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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