Postgraduate study in the Faculty of Life & Health Sciences
Take a look at what postgraduate courses we have on offer.
The Faculty of Life and Health Sciences offers a range of postgraduate degree programmes across seven diverse disciplines. Our courses give you the skills and ambition you need to succeed in your future career.
In this section
Full-time study
View course page for Advanced Clinical and Diagnostic Oral Sciences - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in diagnostic oral sciences.
View course page for Advanced Clinical Periodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice to treat periodontal disease.
View course page for Advanced Clinical Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in restorative procedures.
View course page for Advanced General Dental Practice - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice to treat challenging dental cases.
View course page for Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies) - MSc
Accredited therapy training, practice-relevant research methodolgies, and the application of mental health theory across the lifespan.
View course page for Biotechnology Research - MSc
Training in biotechnology research with a strong emphasis on development of advanced practical skills and research methods.
View course page for Clinical and Diagnostic Oral Sciences - MSc
The course aims to develop practitioners' diagnostic knowledge and skills in oral microbiology, dental infection control and oral medicine.
View course page for Dietetics - MSc
Intensive 20 month course providing pre-registration training in dietetics for science graduates.
View course page for Endodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base endodontic practice.
View course page for Food and Nutrition - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs, policy and legislation.
View course page for Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
The programme provides postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.
View course page for Geographic Information Systems - PgDip/MSc
Established course with a strong focus on employability and professional skills.
View course page for Health and Wellbeing - PgDip/MSc
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
View course page for Health Promotion and Public Health - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Developing the knowledge and skill set for public health practice.
View course page for Health Psychology - MSc
Flexible, innovative learning: a global perspective on health psychology.
View course page for Human Nutrition - MSc
Intensive 12 month taught master's course in Human Nutrition for science graduates which is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
View course page for Nursing - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
The MSc Nursing is a challenging course suitable for qualified nurses who wish to develop higher levels of criticality in research and leadership.
View course page for Oral Implantology - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners in the theory and safe practice of treatment in oral implantology.
View course page for Oral Surgery - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in dentoalveolar surgery.
View course page for Orthodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in orthodontic patient treatment.
View course page for Personalised Medicine - MSc
The right treatment, for the right person, at the right time.
View course page for Pharmaceutical Sciences - PgDip/MSc
This programme is designed to provide an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of core areas of pharmaceutical manufacturing and research.
View course page for Physician Associate Studies - PgDip
Intensive 2-year PgDip to train Physician Associates to work as part of the medical team in the diagnosis and management of patients.
View course page for Physiotherapy, Professional Development in - MSc
This online course will enable physiotherapy graduates to enhance their global employability.
View course page for Professional Development in Occupational Therapy - MSc
This online course will enable occupational therapy graduates to enhance their global employability.
View course page for Quantitative Methods for the Behavioural and Social Sciences - PgCert
Short-term, flexible and focused training in quantitative research methods, data analysis, and statistics, for aspiring and developing researchers.
View course page for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - PgDip
The aim of this course is to prepare students to become SCPHN (NMC, 2004) Health Visitor or School Nurse and achieve a Post Graduate Diploma.
View course page for Specialist Nursing (with pathways) - PgDip
The Post Graduate Diploma Specialist Nursing (with pathways) prepares Nurses for Leadership roles in Specialist Nursing.
View course page for Sport and Exercise Medicine - PgDip/MSc
'Providing clinicians with the requisite skills to excel in sports medicine'
View course page for Sport and Exercise Nutrition - PgDip/MSc
Educating the Sports Nutritionists' of the future
View course page for Sport and Exercise Psychology - MSc
Providing a recognised level of training for aspiring professionals in the field of sport and exercise psychology.
View course page for Sports Coaching and Performance - MSc
"To lead, inspire and shape the future of sport"
View course page for Strength and Conditioning - MSc
'Providing coaches with a foundation to excel'
Part-time study
View course page for Advanced Clinical Optometry - MSc
Distance learning MSc provides the opportunity for optometrists to develop their clinical skills and to undertake extended clinical roles.
View course page for Advanced General Dental Practice - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice to treat challenging dental cases.
View course page for Advanced Novel Targeting agents in Cancer
This course focuses on the latest developments in novel cancer drug/formulation design and the issues surrounding their translation into clinical use.
View course page for Advanced Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
This course focuses on the formulation, characterisation and evaluation of novel pharmaceutical delivery systems based on nanotechnology.
View course page for Advancing Practice - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
The School of Health Sciences aims to provide quality advanced education for Allied Health Professionals to enhance their skills in client care.
View course page for Applied Behaviour Analysis - MSc
The MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis is a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (www.bacb.com) Verified Course Sequence.
View course page for Applied Health Studies - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Providing flexible and engaging distance learning opportunities to students keen to succeed in today's challenging health and social care environment.
View course page for Applied Psychology (Mental Health and Psychological Therapies) - MSc
Accredited therapy training, practice-relevant research methodologies, and the application of mental health theory across the lifespan.
View course page for Assessment of Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing
This module will provide students with the skills to complete an assessment of the MH needs of pregnant women and new mothers.
View course page for Attitudes, Health and Well-being
This short course will explore the biopsychosocial model of health, advocated by health psychologists.
View course page for Biomedical Professional Practice - PgCert
Part-time postgraduate provision in professional practice in biomedical science.
View course page for Biomedical Science - MSc
MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.
View course page for Biomedical Science - GradCert
Education and professional training in the biomedical sciences.
View course page for Business Practice and Commercial Awareness in Pharmacy
This course aims to critically evaluate, develop and apply business practice and commercial awareness in the marketing of pharmaceutical services.
View course page for Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Theory) - PgDip
This course is designed in collaboration with The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth)
View course page for Clinical and Diagnostic Oral Sciences - MSc
The course aims to develop practitioners' diagnostic knowledge and skills in oral microbiology, dental infection control and oral medicine.
View course page for Clinical Endodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base endodontic practice.
View course page for Clinical Oral Implantology - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners in the theory and safe practice of treatment in oral implantology.
View course page for Clinical Oral Surgery - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in dentoalveolar surgery.
View course page for Clinical Orthodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in orthodontic patient treatment.
View course page for Clinical Periodontics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice to treat periodontal disease.
View course page for Clinical Restorative Dentistry - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in restorative procedures.
View course page for Diabetes - PgCert
A strong foundation in postgraduate diabetes education with particular emphasis on the science underlying this global healthcare problem.
View course page for Digital Dentistry - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to enhance their skills and knowledge of digital dentistry.
View course page for Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery
This course focuses on understanding of the processes involved from drug discovery and development to how the drugs are brought to the market place.
View course page for Education for Healthcare Professionals - PgCert
Preparing professional educators for practice.
View course page for Environmental Management - PgDip/MSc
This established course combines envrionmental management practice and theory with proven excellence in distance learning.
View course page for Environmental Management with Geographic Information Systems - PgDip/MSc
This innovative course combines teaching of Environmental Management techniques with skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
View course page for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring - PgDip/MSc
This is the only MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring in the United Kingdom. Since 1999, we have had over 200 successful graduates.
View course page for Facial Aesthetics - MSc
The course aims to develop confident senior dental practitioners to undertake effective evidence-base practice in facial aesthetics procedures.
View course page for Food and Nutrition - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs policy and legislation.
View course page for Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
The programme provides fully online postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.
View course page for Geographic Information Systems - PgDip/MSc
Established course with a strong focus on employability and professional skills.
View course page for Health and Wellbeing - PgDip/MSc
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
View course page for Health Promotion and Public Health - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Developing the knowledge and skill set for public health practice.
View course page for Health Psychology - MSc
Flexible, innovative learning: a global perspective on health psychology.
View course page for Health Psychology Interventions and Behaviour change
This short course explores how psychological theories and models of behaviour change are applied to intervention strategies to maintain well-being.
View course page for Human Nutrition - MSc
Intensive master's course in Human Nutrition for science graduates which is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
View course page for Instrumental Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences
This course provides knowledge in the development, manufacture and quality control of drugs for economically sustainable healthcare.
View course page for Lower Limb Preservation in Diabetes - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Raising the standard of Lower Limb Preservation in Diabetes through consensus of evidence based "best practice" in patient care at all stages.
View course page for Medicines Management (Independent/ Supplementary Prescribing - PgCert
Supporting enhanced practice and patient centred health care through independent and / or supplementary prescribing by Allied Health Professionals.
View course page for Nurse and Midwife Prescribing - PgCert
This exciting course is aimed at registered nurses giving them the opportunity to achieve professional and academic awards.
View course page for Nursing - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
The MSc Nursing is a course suitable for qualified nurses who wish to develop higher levels of criticality in research, practice and leadership.
View course page for Palliative Care - PgDip/MSc
Developing professional skills in palliative and end of life care.
View course page for Personalised Medicine - MSc
The right treatment, for the right person, at the right time.
View course page for Pharmaceutical Sciences - PgDip/MSc
This programme is designed to provide an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of core areas of pharmaceutical sciences.
View course page for Pharmacy Management - MSc
MSc Pharmacy Management offers pharmacy practitioners the opportunity to gain a unique qualification to enhance their career development.
View course page for Pharmacy Practice in the Republic of Ireland
This course provides understanding of the legislative and practice requirements, relating to the practice of pharmacy in the Republic of Ireland.
View course page for Physiotherapy, Professional Development in - MSc
This fully online course will enable physiotherapy graduates to enhance their global employability.
View course page for Professional Development in Occupational Therapy - MSc
This online course will enable occupational therapy graduates to enhance their global employability.
View course page for Psychology of Health Promotion
This short course will explore how psychological theory contributes to our understanding of health and illness.
View course page for Quantitative Methods for the Behavioural and Social Sciences - PgCert
Short-term, flexible and focused training in quantitative research methods, data analysis, and statistics, for aspiring and developing researchers.
View course page for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems - PgDip/MSc
An engaging course specialising in improving remote sensing and GIS employability and professional skills.
View course page for Sensory Integration - PgCert/PgDip/MSc
This is the first, and only, course of its kind in the world.
View course page for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - PgDip
The aim of this course is to prepare students to become SCPHN (NMC, 2004) Health Visitor or School Nurse and achieve a Post Graduate Diploma
View course page for Specialist Nursing (with pathways) - PgDip
The Post-Graduate Diploma Specialist Nursing (with pathways) prepares Nurses for Leadership roles in Specialist Nursing.
View course page for Spirometry for Healthcare Professionals
This will equip you to accurately produce & critically analyse the interpretation of spirometry readings, leading to an accurate diagnosis & treatment
View course page for Sport and Exercise Medicine - PgDip/MSc
'Providing clinicians with the requisite skills to excel in sports medicine'
View course page for Sport and Exercise Nutrition - PgDip/MSc
Educating the Sports Nutritionists' of the future
View course page for Sport and Exercise Psychology - MSc
Providing a recognised level of training for aspiring professionals in the field of sport and exercise psychology
View course page for Sports Coaching and Performance - MSc
"To lead, inspire and shape the future of sport"
View course page for Stem Cell Biology - PgCert
Fully online postgraduate course in the rapidly expanding field of Stem Cell Biology.
View course page for Strength and Conditioning - MSc
'Providing coaches with a foundation to excel'
View course page for Telephone Consultation for Healthcare
Provides an opportunity for healthcare professionals who work in telephone consultation to build upon evidence-based knowledge & skills.
View course page for Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - PgCert
Postgraduate Certificate in The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
View course page for Veterinary Public Health - PgCert
The programme provides postgraduate training in Veterinary Public Health.
View course page for Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs) - PgDip/MSc
The programme provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs with Veterinary Public Health specialism.
View course page for Zoonoses and Public Health
This course focuses on a comprehensive, detailed and systematic understanding of the impact of zoonoses on public health and pharmacy practice.