MSc Paediatrics and Child Health

Course overview

This MSc Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Sussex will give students a detailed understanding of the science behind childhood illnesses and core research skills. A main part of the programme is bringing together different health professions, which is essential for good modern child healthcare. Students will study topics such as Acute & Emergency Paediatrics and how to manage long-term health conditions in children.

The MSc Paediatrics and Child Health in the University of Sussex focuses on the practical side of treating children (clinical care) and the best ways to provide that care. Students will complete a detailed research project in an area like child health or newborn care (neonatology). This training helps health professionals become top consultants and clinical leaders later in their careers.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying and details of their past studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also needed to support the application. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their application to show their education and work history.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants must have a degree in medicine or one of the allied health professions (such as nursing, physiotherapy, or dietetics). This qualification must be in a subject relevant to child health.
Additionally, applicants should already be working in Paediatrics and Child Health or show a strong interest in pursuing a career within this speciality.

English Language Requirements:

Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score at least 7.0 overall in IELTS or submit equivalent test scores. Such as a TOEFL iBT score of 99.

Scholarships

Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000
Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000
Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550
John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000
MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500
Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000
Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000
Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000
Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000
The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000
The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of MSc Paediatrics and Child Health from the University of Sussex are prepared for high-level roles in clinical practice and research. Major career paths include:

Paediatric Consultant
Clinical Leader
Advanced Paediatric Researcher
Specialist Allied Health Professional
Healthcare Educator

Cost of study

The tuition fee for MSc Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Sussex for international Students is £22,580.

Admission

Admission for the MSc Paediatrics and Child Health is processed through the university website. For help with the process, speak to one of our trained counsellors AHZ's trained counsellors.

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