Health and Wellbeing University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Overview

The Health and Wellbeing programme at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is specifically designed to address the evolving career development needs of health and social care professionals across the United Kingdom. This postgraduate course enhances your understanding of the complex social, technological, and political shifts currently impacting the public, private, and voluntary sectors. By engaging with this curriculum, you will gain the necessary expertise to advance into senior roles within the modern healthcare landscape.

Why Health and Wellbeing at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)?

This programme stands out for its exceptional student experience, having achieved a perfect 100% overall satisfaction score in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. The curriculum is delivered entirely online through a fully-supported virtual learning environment, making it accessible to students globally. Furthermore, the course content is mapped to the core dimensions of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework, ensuring that your learning directly supports professional standards in communication, service improvement, and quality care.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 10800 per year
• National fee: GBP 6330 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum consists of core modules, a selection of optional units, and a final research project or dissertation. Modules may include:

• Individual and social influences on health
• Working with communities
• Child and adolescent mental health
• Improvement science
• Lean quality improvement in health and social care
• Patient safety in integrated health and social care environments
• Research in evidence-based practice
• Values and principles of remote and rural practice

Careers with Health and Wellbeing

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to meet the emerging demands of various disciplines within the 21st-century health and social care sectors. The advanced knowledge gained in health policy, social determinants of health, and research methodology opens doors to specialised career paths. Many students progress into influential roles focused on public health policy, quality improvement, and patient safety. Additionally, the academic rigour of the MA provides a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue further study at doctoral level.