Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgCert Health Sciences at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course is designed to give you the space, support and expertise to specialise in the area of health and social care that matters most to you. You will have the opportunity to shape your own pathway by choosing a theme or topic that aligns with your professional interests and future ambitions, while being guided by an experienced academic team. What sets this course apart is the way it brings theory and research into dialogue with real-world practice. International tuition fees are £13,470 per year, home/UK fees are £6,010 per year, and 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, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£13,470
per year
Home Student Fee
£6,010
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of York
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £28,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £31,500 | £37,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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