Health Sciences Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff
The Open University 85% 10% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University 86% 10% 0% - - - online Part-time
The University of Manchester 86% 10% 0% £10500 £20500 - online Full-time
The Open University - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
University of Central Lancashire - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
University of Dundee - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
The Open University - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
Hull York Medical School - 0% 0% - - - online Part-time
University of Aberdeen - 0% 0% - - - online Full-time
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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Health Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25598 £25499 £28607
25-75 percentile range £23490 - £28709 £18108 - £32192 £20919 - £36652
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Health Sciences courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24463 £23024 £27304
25-75 percentile range £22343 - £27077 £17890 - £27658 £20955 - £33495
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Health Sciences

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Health Sciences who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Specialisations within Health Sciences

  • Nutrition Science
  • Health Policy
  • Biostatistics
  • Applied Microbiology
  • Health Care Administration

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

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FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Health Sciences studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Public Health - MPH
  • Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
  • Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
  • Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
  • Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Certificate - Cert
  • Bachelor of Science - BSc

According to a 2019 study conducted at Northeastern University in the U.S., 83% of business executives considered an online degree from a well-known institution to have the same value as its equivalent on-campus degree. The same study found that respect for online degrees has been increasing dramatically over the last decade. The reputation of the institution is generally more important than whether the degree is obtained online. The COVID pandemic has erased any remaining stigma that online education may have had in the past.

Healthcare and Health Science (Q96) - BSc (Hons) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 86 out of 100 among 325 respondents.