Postgraduate
The Institute of Health & Society has an international reputation in many areas of research and hosts a thriving postgraduate community with friendly and supportive relations between students and staff.
Taught Programmes
We deliver two taught postgraduate programmes which can be undertaken either full or part-time. For course content, entry requirements, fees, funding and visa information please see our degree descriptions:
- Public Health and Health Services Research MSc; PGDip; PGCert
- Social Sciences and Health Research MSc; PGDip
You can find out more about the course from the students' perspective by watching these short interviews:
- Intercalating Medical Students, Rachel Evans, Alice Chapman
- Public Health Trainee, Dr Susanna Mills
- 1+3 ESRC PhD student, Dominika Kwasnicka
- Commonwealth Award Scholar and International Student, Dr Kelechi Njoku
- 1+3 ESRC PhD student, Louise Tanner
You can find out more about public health by watching the interview with Newcastle University's Chancellor, Sir Liam Donaldson
In addition we provide subject expert teaching on the postgraduate clinical research programme.
Research Degrees
For course content, research areas, research skills training, entry requirements, fees, funding and visa information please see our degree descriptions:
Students who are considering a postgraduate research degree may find it helpful to find out more about the Institute's major research areas and the particular interests of members of staff. This will help you in selecting a potential supervisor.
Students work as members of active research groups and are provided with opportunities to attend conferences and postgraduate research seminars and other events. There are some opportunities for students to supplement their income by undertaking part-time research work and providing teaching support.
In addition we have an active student led Postgraduate Support Group and regular Postgraduate Research Newsletters.
Find out more:
- read our postgraduate student profiles
- see our postgraduate studentship opportunities
Teaching Staff
Our Teaching & Learning Coordinator is Dr Catherine Exley she is supported by Mrs Marion Hancock, Teaching Administrator
