Health Care Practice

Course Overview

Offered by University of Essex, the PgCert Health Care Practice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year part-time structure. We understand that you may not have the time to do a full-time degree, so our CPD pathways allow you to study flexibly, in the way that best suits you. The structure, mode of delivery and level of support allow you to progress towards a qualification at postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or Masters level. Our MSc Health Care Practice is designed for health care professionals in primary, secondary and tertiary settings who wish to advance their knowledge-base and clinical skills. International tuition fees are £9,550 per year, home/UK fees are £4,410 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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