A wide selection of modules is available from our MSc programmes for individuals who wish to undertake them as a short course of study. These modules enable participants to update their skills, enhance career development and study alongside health professionals from other institutions. 

Please note that places are offered on individual MSc modules subject to spaces being available as priority is given to our MSc students.

Module availability

The link below shows all the modules offered by the School. Module specifications provide full details about the aims and objectives of each module, what you will study, how the module is assessed and whether there are any prerequisites that have to be met before registering for the module.

• See the list of modules and specifications

Module schedule

Each module takes place once per year. Teaching for Term 1 modules usually occurs over ten weeks, and five weeks for Terms 2 and 3 modules. The time students are required to attend the School will vary according to the teaching strategy of the module, but will usually be 20-45 hours for Term 1 modules and 50-60 hours for Terms 2 and 3 modules. Learning time, including reading, is estimated to be 150 hours per module.

The module specification indicates the timetable slot (AB1, C1 etc.) for the module, which corresponds to the below terms and teaching times. See term dates. 

Modules in the same half of the week run concurrently and only one of these may be taken in any given year.

Please note that the application deadlines and module fees below apply to external module students only. Different timelines and fees apply to blended learning MSc students.

Application deadlines

• Term 1 (Autumn) – AB1 modules – Closed
• Term 2 (Spring) – C1, C2 modules – Closed
• Term 2 (Spring) – D1, D2 modules – Closed
• Term 3 (Summer) – E modules – Closed

Module fees 2020/21

• Term 1: £23.40 per learning hour (subject to a minimum overall fee of £2,340 per module)
  **Students taking Term 1 modules do not take any formal assessments and consequently will not be awarded any credits for these modules**
• Terms 2 and 3: £2,340 per module

Changes to the course

The School will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the School to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. For further information, please see our changes to courses page.