Study Healthcare in the UK
The healthcare sector in the UK is booming, and international students and professionals are in high demand! Whether you have studied medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, etc., you can find excellent options to study and work in the UK in the healthcare sector.
Read on for our guide to Healthcare Courses in the UK for International Students to understand better!
Nursing
The UK is known worldwide for the quality of its hospitals, other facilities, and practitioners especially in its world-renowned National Health Service (NHS). Working in close contact with these hospitals, you’ll develop an advanced specialist skill set in Nursing practice that prepares you for a job in the UK. MSc programs are particularly useful for nurses aspiring to higher roles in research, leadership, and education.
You’ll choose from 4 specialisations Adult, Child, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities. The MSc programs are typically for 1 or 2 years. Some have earlier exit points or part-time study options leading to PGDip/PGCert. The cost of study ranges from 15-25,000 GBP per year, the most common collocations in English.
Entry Requirements
Academic qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Some programs may accept Bachelor’s degrees in other relevant disciplines, e.g., Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, etc. Most require scores equivalent to UK 2:1 (60-70%); some may consider it equivalent to UK 2:2 (55-65%).
Professional Experience and Certification- Registration as a Nurse in the country of origin or Work experience in Nursing or allied fields. IELTS Academic with min. 6.5 or higher. A personal Statement may be required. For an MSc, a statement of research interests may be required.
Learning Outcomes & Career Track
Regardless of the program you choose, you’ll develop the high levels of reflection, decision-making, and criticality in nursing theory and research required to have a successful career in Nursing. An MSc will help you reach leadership positions or enter academics. You’ll also be eligible for PhD studies.
Nutrition
These programs equip you with the knowledge of nutrition and its effect on health and illness to help you find work in the UK or elsewhere. You’ll cover one or more specialisations like public health nutrition, clinical nutrition, obesity and weight management, sports and exercise nutrition.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant science subjects, such as Nutrition, Biology, Biological Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biochemistry etc. Equivalent to UK 2:1 (60-70%) or UK 2:2 (55-65%), depending on the university. IELTS Academic with min. 6.5. A Personal Statement may be required. For an MSc, a statement of research interests may be required.
Learning Outcomes & Career Track
In-depth understanding of the relationships between diet, disease, and health. Ability to analyse and critically evaluate nutrition and food science theory and practice. Understanding of ethics, research methodologies, and statistical analyses.
Physiotherapy
These are some of the most popular healthcare courses in the UK for international students. You can choose from a number of pre-registration MSc programs designed to develop you into a qualified and competent physiotherapist and to qualify you to register as a physiotherapist with the concerned official bodies.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as biological sciences, sports science, sports therapy or rehabilitation, chemistry, nursing, or psychology. Scores equivalent to UK 2:1 (60-70%, depending on the awarding university). IELTS Academic with min. 7.0. A Personal Statement may be required. For an MSc, a statement of research interests may be required.
Learning Outcomes & Career Track
Become a competent, evidence-based, and patient-centred physiotherapy practitioner. Understand issues of health inequalities, the UK’s legal and policy frameworks, and integrated care.
You’ll be eligible to register yourself with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Mental Health
Mental health issues affect 1 in 4 individuals, and practitioners equipped for the support and care of people experiencing mental ill-health are in high demand. Programs in mental health are thus some of the best options for healthcare courses in the UK for international students. You’ll have options to specialise in areas like Youth or Adult Mental Health or in a particular kind of therapy.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines, such as nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, or social work. A minimum score of Equivalent to UK 2:1 (60-70%) or UK 2:2 (55-65%), depending on the university. Relevant work experience will also be taken into consideration. IELTS Academic with min. 6.5. A personal Statement may be required.
Learning Outcomes & Career Track
You’ll become an evidence-based practitioner able to critically evaluate approaches to support and care for people experiencing mental ill-health. You’ll gain an understanding of the key principles of mental healthcare and current issues affecting mental health policy and practice. You’ll also be eligible to pursue a PhD.
Conclusion
You can also be eligible to register with the HCPC and practice in the UK as a registered occupational therapist. Imperial Overseas Education Consultants can help and guide you through the process. Our experienced team offers personalised guidance, from selecting the right universities to visa assistance and pre-departure support. Contact us so we can help you with your academic journey of success!
