Health and Social Care

University of Greater Manchester
Postgraduate MSc Part-time 36 Months HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

If you're a healthcare professional looking for flexible postgraduate study that fits in with your busy working schedule, our MSc, PgDip or PgCert in Health and Social Care can support you in learning more about your specific areas of interest in bite-size amounts.

This course is designed to help you identify and lead your own professional development for your health or social care career. The modular structure of the University of Bolton's postgraduate programmes in Health and Social Care allows you to personalise your programme to your specific interests, working on a module-by-module basis for maximum flexibility.

Studying the theory of your chosen subjects, you'll have the opportunity to develop a broader awareness of current issues in health and social care practice. You'll research themes in-depth, develop evidence-based concepts and have the chance to work in our advanced Clinical Simulation Suites. Alongside your core studies, you'll also be able to focus on developing transferable skills such as problem-solving, leadership and teamwork, and build your abilities in information and communication technology.

The course aims to help you achieve your potential and enjoy your work. By encouraging you to reflect on your performance and take charge of your own development, we aim to help you advance your health and social care career.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 36 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Bolton

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Bolton

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Bolton

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
2223 Speech and language therapists
2461 Social workers
3111 Laboratory technicians
1172 Social services managers and directors
3219 Health associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
36 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bolton
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies