Tailor a programme of study to meet your own personal and professional ambitions in health sciences.
Year of entry: 2026 (September)
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. You won’t just study health and social care in the abstract, you will learn how to apply evidence to complex, unpredictable situations, becoming a reflective practitioner who can adapt, innovate, and lead with confidence.
Graduates of this course are equipped to influence practice and drive change, whether at the level of individual care, team dynamics, or whole-system transformation. You will leave with the ability to identify challenges, design solutions, and contribute meaningfully to improving services and outcomes.
Throughout the course, you will build the intellectual and professional foundations to take your career further. You’ll learn how to face difficult situations with creativity, compassion and integrity, while honing skills in research, education, and leadership. Whether you’re working one-to-one with service users, leading a team, or collaborating across professional boundaries, you will graduate prepared to make a difference in diverse health and social care contexts, and to keep pushing that difference forward.
This course only offers optional modules. You'll study a variety of modules that amount to 120 credits. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
In the summer semester, you will focus on an independent research project. You will be matched with a supervisor with complementary research interests, and together you will design an appropriate project, using the skills and techniques you have been taught in the modules.
Every course at York is built on a distinctive set of learning outcomes. These will give you a clear understanding of what you will be able to accomplish at the end of the course and help you explain what you can offer employers. Our academics identify the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need upon graduation and then design the course to get you there.
| Study mode | UK (home) | International and EU |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time (1 year) | £9,020 | £20,200 |
| Part-time (2 years) This is the year 1 fee. Fees for future years are subject to confirmation. |
£4,510 | £10,100 |
Students on a Student Visa are not currently permitted to study part-time at York.
For courses which are longer than one year, the tuition fees quoted are for the first year of study.
UK (home) or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.
Find out more information about tuition fees and how to pay them.
Discover your funding options to help with tuition fees and living costs.
We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2026/27 throughout the year.
If you've successfully completed an undergraduate degree at York you could be eligible for a 10% Masters fee discount.
We are pleased to work with Chevening Scholars to offer funding for our Masters programmes. Chevening Scholarships provide one year of fully-funded postgraduate study in the UK for international (including EU) students. The scholarships are open to early and mid-career professionals who have the potential to become future leaders.
You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
You will be taught by and working alongside experts in the field using a combination of lectures, seminars, and supervision, depending on the modules that are taken.
You will be based in the Department of Health Sciences, on Campus West. The majority of your teaching will take place in Alcuin, or at other locations across Campus West.
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.
Depending on the modules you select, assessments may include essays, presentations, exams, among other forms of assessment.
This course is built with your future in mind. You’ll be encouraged to define and pursue your own professional goals, gaining the skills and confidence to take the next step in your career. By the time you graduate, you’ll have demonstrated the advanced attributes expected at master’s level - critical thinking, leadership, and the ability to apply research to practice - while also developing a clear sense of direction for your professional journey. Whether you’re aiming to progress in your current role, move into leadership, or open up new opportunities across health and social care, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to get there.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
Turn ambition into achievement with our expert guidance and connections. From your first day here to life after graduation, we'll help you find your career advantage.
| Qualification | Typical offer |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate degree | 2:2 degree or evidence of previous study at level 7 and/or experience in relevant employment such as Health or Social Care. |
| Other international qualifications | Equivalent qualifications from your country |
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
| Qualification | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic and Indicator) | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component |
| Cambridge CEFR | B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component |
| Oxford ELLT | 7, minimum of 6 in each component |
| Oxford Test of English Advanced | 136, minimum 126 in each component |
| Duolingo | 120, minimum 105 in all other components |
| LanguageCert SELT | B2 with 33/50 in each component |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component |
| Kaplan Test of English Language | 478-509, with 444-477 in all other components |
| Skills for English | B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component |
| PTE Academic | 61, minimum 55 in each component |
| TOEFL | 87, minimum 21 in each component |
| Trinity ISE III | Merit in all requirements |
For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.
You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.
The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.
After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.
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