Postgraduate Diploma in Health Studies

For ambitious and enquiring health and social care professionals wishing to undertake specialist studies, a framework of MSc generic and Named Awards are available. These awards are designed to be flexible and tailored to each student's individual needs. Dependent on your professional background, you can enrol on the MSc Nursing (registered or licensed nurses only) framework or MSc Health Studies framework. Named awards with the framework have core modules. In order to achieve the MSc you will undertake four modules, one of which must relate to research and a second to professional practice then you will complete a practice-focused dissertation relating to your programme. A number of the awards have particular entry requirements (for example some modules are only available to local students). Each named award has a designated academic lead who will offer support throughout your programme and it is advisable to contact the relevant Programme Lead prior to submitting an application to ensure you are applying for the right award. Each named award is also available at Postgraduate Certificate (two modules) and Postgraduate Diploma (four modules) level. Programmes are run subject to minimum numbers of students.

For students travelling from outside the UK, the International Advice Service is available to help them with all aspects of the transition. They offer confidential advice and help on matters such as immigration and visas, working during and after studies as well as community group information and links to international hospitality schemes. There is support for international families as well as arranging cultural and social events during the year aimed primarily at international students. They are based in the Enquiry Centre on Campus Green or via email. Students are represented by the University's Student Representative Council while the Students Association organises the societies, clubs and organisations outside the classroom. It is unusual because it isn't a member of the National Union of Students due to cost and political considerations. The union is based in Airlie Place, at the centre of the main campus and has a bar, nightclub and refectory on site. There are 42 clubs associated with the Sports Union at the university and these have annual award ceremonies as well as an annual Ball. A multi-million pound redevelopment saw a number of new facilities for sports around the university including the first UK gym with mp3/mp4 compatible personal viewing screens.