NIHR INSIGHT Programme North West: Master’s Courses
The table below details the six master’s degree programmes supported by NIHR INSIGHT Programme North West, which are delivered by our four partner universities.
You must meet the university entry requirements of your chosen course of study, both first and second choices, to be considered for a studentship. Details of the entry requirements for each course can be found below.
For more detailed information about a specific course, please visit the webpage of the host university (links in table), or contact their postgraduate admissions department.
Below the table you will see how many opportunities are available at each of the INSIGHT Programme North West partner universities.
The call for applications to Round 2 of recruitment will be announced in 2025.
If you would like to be added to an Expressions of Interest contact list to receive information regarding Round 2 of recruitment, please email the INSIGHT Programme Team at INSIGHTNW@uclan.ac.uk
| Host HEI | INSIGHT North West Master's Programme | GCSE's | Undergraduate Experience (UG) | Work Experience | English Language | Other | HEI Master's Programme page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLan | UCLan MSc Health and Social Care Research | Not Stated | 2:2 (UK) | Professional qualifications that are deemed to be equivalent may be considered | IELTS 6.5 (no sub-score less than 6.0) or acceptable UCLan equivalent qualification. | Not Stated | Click here |
| Lancaster | MSc Clinical Research | Not Stated | 2:1 (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject | Applicants with relevant professional experience and without a first degree should contact the Course Director. We may also consider non-standard applicants. Please contact us for information. | IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 5.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualitfication | Not Stated | Click here |
| Liverpool | Master of Public Health | English & Maths, Grade, C/4 or equivalent | 2:1 or above/ or equivalent | If undergraduate degree is health-related, must have at least 1 additional year of relevant public health work experience. If undergraduate degree is non-health related, must have at least 2 additional years of relevant experience. | Not Stated | Not Stated | Click here |
| Manchester | MClin Res Clinical Research | English Grade C/4 | 2:1 or above, 2:2 considered (see work experience) | 2:2 considered with documented evidence of exceptional innovative practice, practice leadership, service development, research projects and publications in your application. | ELTS 7.0, with a score of 6.5 or above in component; TOEFL 623 paper based; TOEFL each 106 internet based (with a minimum score of 20 in each component); TOEFL 250 computer based . | Part-time students are required to have support from their employer to go on the course written and complete any necessary requirements | Click here |
| Manchester | MRes Health and Social Care | Not Stated | As above | As above | As above | As above | Click here |
| Manchester | MRes Public Health | Not Stated | As above | Significant relevant research or professional experience may be considered in place of an academic qualification lower than an Upper Second. | IELTS [LB3] : minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing. TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in each component) | As above | Click here |
Number of Master's Studentships available at each university for Round 1
