General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

We welcome applications from graduates with at least a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject.

We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and individuals with a minimum of three years’ work experience. Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

• Band A
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in reading and writing and no component below 6.0.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.

Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Core modules

Core Option Modules

• Epidemiology and StatisticsLink opens in a new window
• Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in Health CareLink opens in a new window
• Qualitative Research Methods in HealthLink opens in a new window
• Design, Analysis and Interpretation of Epidemiological ResearchLink opens in a new window
• Mixed Methods for Health ResearchLink opens in a new window
• Introduction to Health Economics (for Non-Economists)Link opens in a new window

Optional modules

Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

Where there is strong justification, you may choose a Master's level module from across the University available in the relevant year of study as your third module. You must take advice from the course director about your choice to ensure it will provide what you need from your studies. Your module choice is subject to approval by the course director. Students will be expected to check the timetabling of modules to ensure dates do not clash with other module commitments. The following are some suggested optional modules:

• A module from the Warwick Medical School Master's programmeLink opens in a new window
• Approaches to the DigitalLink opens in a new window
• Complexity in the Social SciencesLink opens in a new window
• Digital Objects, Digital MethodsLink opens in a new window
• Themes and Methods in Medical HistoryLink opens in a new window

Candidates for the Postgraduate Certificate are required to successfully complete three core-option modules.

Teaching

Teaching is through seminars and lectures and includes a dissertation - an extensive piece of work that you will choose, research and write with individual supervision from your tutor.

Class sizes

Class sizes will vary, however on average they comprise of 20-25 students.

Assessment

Modules are assessed by written assignment or a combination of recorded oral presentation and written assignment.

Your dissertation will need to be an original work of 20,000 words on a topic agreed with your supervisor. You will also complete a viva-voce on your dissertation.

Reading lists

Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web pageLink opens in a new window.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, listing your allocated lectures, seminars, and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you when you join us.

Your career

Our department has a dedicated careers consultant to help boost your employability and prepare for a career. There are workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples include:

• Career Society at Medical School Event
• AFP Interview Preparation
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• Foundation Programme (UKFPO) Information evening

Warwick Medical School

Established in 2000, Warwick Medical School (WMS) forms part of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine at the University of Warwick. Alongside a range of educational opportunities, WMS has a reputation for research excellence, investigating solutions to significant global health challenges.

Find out more about us on our websiteLink opens in a new window

Our Graduate Entry Undergraduate course

• Medicine (MBChB - Graduate Entry Undergraduate Course)

Our Postgraduate Taught courses

• Advanced Clinical Practice (Critical Care) (MSc/PGDip/PGCert)
• Advanced Clinical Practice (MSc/PGDip/PGCert)
• Health and Care (MRes/PGCert)
• Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research (MSc)
• Medical Education (MMedEd/PG Dip/PGCert)
• Pre-Hospital Critical Care (PGCert)
• Public Health (MPH/PGDip/PGCert)

Our Postgraduate Online courses

• Clinical Research - iheed (PGCert/PGDip/MSc)
• Diabetes Care - iheed (PGDip/MSc)
• Healthcare Leadership - iheed (/PGCert/PGDip/MSc)
• Medical Education for Health Professionals - iheed (/PGCert/PGDip/MSc)
• Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health - iheed (PGCert/PGDip/MSc)
• Public Health - iheed (MPH)

Our Postgraduate Research courses

• MD Doctor of Medicine
• MRes/PGCert Health Research and Care
• MRes in Translational Biomedical Research
• MSc by Research (at Warwick Medical School)
• PhD (at Warwick Medical School)
• PhD by Published Work

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. This course is part of Warwick Medical School which follows a non-standard fee structure. Full fee details are listed via the 'find your course fees' button. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

Find your course fees

Fee Status Guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

Find out more about how universities assess fee status

Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2022/23 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

• Core text books
• Printer credits
• Dissertation binding
• Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and bursaries

How to apply

The application process for courses that start in September and October 2025 opens on 2 October 2024.

Applications will close on 2 August 2025 for students who require a visa to study in the UK, to allow time to receive a CAS and complete the visa application process.

How to apply for a postgraduate taught course