MSc/PgDip/PgCert Education for Health and Social Care Professionals

Advance your personal growth as a leader of education so that you can deliver excellent health and social care now and in the future.

Applicant profile This course is suitable for all UK and international health and social care professionals, including allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, nurses, midwives, and doctors who want to develop the knowledge, skills, and qualities to be effective leaders in health and social care education. Standard entry requirements Home students To apply, please ensure you meet the following requirements and submit the necessary documents: Letter of reference Online application form including personal statement Passport copy Registered health or social care professional Undergraduate health or social care-related degree comparable to 120 credits at level 6 or equivalent International students To apply, please ensure you meet the following requirements and submit the necessary documents: English language – IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no element less than 5.5 in each band Letter of reference Online application form including personal statement Passport copy Registered health or social care professional Undergraduate health or social care degree comparable to 120 credits at level 6 or equivalent We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements. English language requirements If you are an international student and not from a majority English-speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course to gain entry onto this degree. Alternative entry requirements Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES) We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/ traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Fees and funding Tuition fees are calculated pro-rata based on the full Master’s programme rate. PGDip and PGCert fees will vary proportionally to the number of credits you study, as these qualifications require fewer credits to complete than a full Master’s degree. Looking for funding for a Master's degree? You can check out options like government loans, scholarships, grants, or even see if your employer offers sponsorships. Home students International students 2027/28 Type of study Fees Full-time £9,540 per year Part-time Part-time costs will be calculated on a pro rata basis. 2027/28 Type of study Fees Full-time £18,000 per year Additional costs You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Scholarships for international students If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. See the full range of our International Scholarships. How to apply Still have some questions? Register for one of our Open Days or contact us: By email: enquiries@salford.ac.uk By phone: +44 (0)161 295 4545 Enrolment dates September 2027 Student information Terms and conditions How to apply Related courses Looking for more? MSc/PgDip Leadership and Management for Healthcare Practice Effective leadership and management do not happen by chance. This practice-related course... Level 7 Leading Change for Patient and Service Improvement (Level 7, 30 credits) Plan for real and sustained change to bring about patient and service improvement within... Professional Doctorate (Health and Social Care) The DProf provides an excellent framework in which to develop a credible research proposal... Popular links Find a course Open Days Virtual tour Acc

IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

International students: £9,540 per year

UK students: £9,540 per year

UK/Home: £9,540 per year

International: £9,540 per year

SEPTEMBER 2027

See latest application dates on international intakes page: https://www.salford.ac.uk/international/intakes-2023

• Salford, United Kingdom