- MSc Dissertation (Core, 60 Credits)
Undergraduate School of Health and Life Sciences
⭐ Professional Accreditation
University of the West of Scotland
MSc Health Studies (Community Health)
A top-up MSc that lets holders of the PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) continue their studies and complete a master's dissertation.
Fully online January September
Duration
Typically 1 year, part-time
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
The MSc Health Studies (Community Health) is a top-up qualification consisting of one core module — the MSc Dissertation (60 credits) — designed to allow holders of the PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) to continue their studies and complete a master's dissertation.
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The MSc dissertation module is delivered fully online and will normally take up to one year to complete. It gives you the opportunity to demonstrate, through independent work, your ability to apply theoretical principles studied throughout your postgraduate studies, with a critical understanding of scientific research in a dissertation of approximately 13,500-15,000 words.
Programme structure
Course Modules
Explore the academic structure of this programme year by year.
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£2,330 per 20-credit module (online)
*This course is charged per module rather than as a single course total. Fee shown is the international (all other EU plus non-EU) rate for 2026/27. Scottish, UK and Republic of Ireland, and Channel Island/Isle of Man rates differ — see the official course page for the full breakdown.
English language
Entry Requirements
English language proficiency requirements for direct master's entry.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
Minimum 5.5 in each individual component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
This is UWS's standard requirement for postgraduate taught degrees; alternative English qualifications are evaluated case-by-case.
Maximum Exemptions Available
Professional Accreditation
This qualification pathway is linked to Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered practice.
NMC
Nursing & Midwifery Council
Builds on NMC-recognised Specialist Community Public Health Nursing practice.
Official course information
This page is based on official material published by the University of the West of Scotland.