Overview

The skills you gain on this Health Research programme at the University of York will enable you to pursue a career in research through academia and/or a combination of clinical healthcare practice.

You'll graduate with a multifaceted understanding of health research that is increasingly sought after in healthcare and research environments.

The course is flexible and can be delivered on a full or part-time basis, attracting people who might also be working alongside their study.

Careers and skills

Graduates from this course have followed a broad range of careers. Many have taken up jobs in health research or have gone on to study for PhDs. Others have utilised their research knowledge within healthcare services or attained employment in health policy, including organisations such as the World Health Organization.

Career opportunities

PhD study
University research fellow
Research posts within the health sector
Health policy roles within state and third sector organisations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology

Randomised Controlled Trials

Systematic Reviews

Qualitative Health Research

Health Economics

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences Health Informatics View 1151 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 or equivalent, or a medical degree. Applications are also welcomed from candidates with a 2:2 (or equivalent) and sufficient relevant work experience eg in the health, research, statistical, government or social development sectors.

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Tuition Fee

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International

23900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10590 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10590 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time:

UK: £5,295

International: £11,950

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers and skills

Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for York

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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