Health Studies

Key Facts

A key feature of the programme is collaboration with service users, carers, and volunteers who contribute to course design, application processes, teaching, and research activities. This involvement ensures that research and training remain closely aligned with real-world health and social care experiences, supporting the development of understanding related to patient and client perspectives.

The programme is delivered on a full-time or part-time basis and is supported by multidisciplinary academic staff with clinical and research expertise, as well as links with health services and related organizations. Students benefit from structured supervision, research facilities, and ongoing academic support, preparing them for careers in clinical, management, and public sector roles.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

• Research Methods in Health Studies
• Physical and Mental Health Research
• Health Policy and Practice
• Multidisciplinary Health Research
• Patient-Centred Care and Service User Perspectives
• Applied Research in Health and Social Care

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• You will need a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as a health science or a social science. Alternatively you will need to evidence advanced research skills developed through an alternative route. A well developed research proposal is also essential.
• You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 38,780 AUD / year ≈ 20,625 GBP / year
• Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,849 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year

Living costs

Colchester, United Kingdom: 1,241-2,143 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.