Program Overview

Healthcare Practice, MA

Overview

This Healthcare Practice MA is a top-up degree comprising two modules to develop your leadership skills, your academic rigour and your ability to link research to practice. You will build on your existing postgraduate award and increase your confidence in appraisal of literature. The course is ideal if you have a postgraduate diploma or 120 credits at Level 7 and wish to build on them for a Master's degree in Healthcare Practice.

Course Content

• Healthcare Practice Dissertation (40 credits)
• Enquiry Skills for Research in Health Care Practice (20 credits)
• The Dynamics of Dissemination: Publishing, Promoting and Performing your Studies (20 credits)

Entry Requirements

• UK citizens and permanent residents:
  • An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above.
• International entry requirements:
  • The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
  • For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.
• Postgraduate diploma obtained through, for example, a programme of study which leads to registration with the Nursing or Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• OR equivalent 120 credits at level 7 (e.g. health-related CPD credited courses).

Fees and Funding

• Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
  • Home | N/A | £1,887 per 30 credits | N/A
  • International | N/A | £1,887 per 30 credits | N/A
• Accommodation costs:
  • University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences.
• Scholarships and bursaries:
  • We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
  • The Greenwich Bursary: This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
  • EU Bursary: Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.

Careers and Placements

• This qualification enables you to apply for senior grades requiring Master's-level qualifications in fields such as nursing, health visiting, speech and language therapy, health promotions and public health.
• As a Healthcare Practice graduate, you will have enhanced your ability to synthesise reflective skills and critical enquiry. This will support you in management and leadership positions as well as any research focused role in practice. It will also support your professional development towards an academic career.

Support and Advice

• Academic skills and study support:
  • We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
• Support from the department:
  • You will benefit from the interactive shared learning, which is fully customised to your specific learning needs in relation to achieving your learning goals and MA qualification. You are supported by enthusiastic teachers, tutors, supervisors, and with active engagement from library services.

Mode of Study

• UK September 2025/26 (Part-time)
• Course level: Postgraduate - taught
• UCAS code:
• Duration: 1 years
• Location: Avery Hill Campus