Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma
Health and Social Care
University of ManchesterLocation not specified
2 yearsDuration
£13,650Per Year (Intl)
£6,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgDip Health and Social Care at University of Manchester. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our MRes in Health and Social Careis designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of research and the research methods relevant to applied research in contemporary health and social care contexts. The course is designed for those who want to pursue a career in health and/or social care where research is a core component. Most of the units on this course are shared with other MSc and PhD programmes. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Research Methods in Health and Social Care
Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
Qualitative Research Methodology
Evidence-Based Practice and Implementation
Health Services Research and Evaluation
Research Ethics and Governance
Applied Research Project
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£13,650
per year
Total Course Cost (24 months)£27,300
Home Student Fee
£6,300
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
56%Working
14%Studying
14%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
67%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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