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Postgraduate taught degrees in Health Sciences

Study at a world-leading, research-driven department where multidisciplinary expertise, global perspectives and real-world impact shape the future of health and healthcare.

Why study health sciences at York?

Our full-time and part-time Masters, diploma, and research courses combine rigorous, research-led teaching with real-world relevance.

You’ll learn from academics whose work shapes health policy, practice, and innovation, gaining access to expertise across areas such as cancer epidemiology, cardiovascular health, mental health, public health, trials and statistics, and health services research.

Studying at York means joining an inclusive, international community where multidisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of learning. You’ll develop the analytical, practical, and critical skills needed to tackle complex health challenges and make a meaningful impact in healthcare locally and globally.

Our courses

Public health, mental health research and global health

Nursing and mental health nursing

Stand alone modules

Our postgraduate modules can be accessed as stand alone courses, independently of a full course. You can apply for stand alone modules up to the value of 40 credits. If you intend to study for more than 40 credits, you are advised to apply for a full postgraduate course.

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Scholarships and funding

Find out about scholarships and studentships that are available to students in the Department of Health Sciences.

We're 6th in the UK for research power in the Times Higher Education ranking of the latest REF results with over 92% of our research rated as world-leading (4*) for impact.
Athena Swan Silver award
We strive to provide a positive working environment that enables our staff and students to contribute fully to the life of the Department, to achieve their full potential, and to flourish.
True-to-life facilities
Perfect your practical skills in our Clinical Simulation Unit which is designed to look like just a hospital ward.

Careers

Our courses equip you with advanced clinical knowledge and specialised research skills within the health sciences. We'll also help you to develop a number of other high-level analytical and leadership abilities sought after by global healthcare employers.

Employment opportunities range from senior clinical practice and healthcare management, to careers in public health policy, health economics, clinical trials and international health research.

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Our graduates

Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of sectors, including the NHS and private healthcare providers, governmental health agencies, global NGOs and pharmaceutical research. Many of our Masters graduates also go on to further study at PhD level.

Find your career advantage: Turn ambition into achievement with our expert guidance and connections. From your first day here to life after graduation, we’ll help you succeed.

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