Study Primary Care: A guide for students from India
Study Primary Care: Research and Leadership at a global top 100 university in a vibrant city at the heart of the United Kingdom. Become part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries. Our Indian community consists of over 210 students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Our MSc Primary Care Research and Leadership equips professionals working in primary care with skills in research, leadership and team building.
Why Primary Care at Birmingham?
Primary health care organisations in many countries are changing and primary care teams increasingly include a broader range of clinicians. Many are merging or joining together into larger primary care organisations. Clinicians and managers are taking on leadership roles, building multidisciplinary teams and reorganising service delivery. This should be informed by an understanding of research evidence and evaluation of the changes they implement. The programme is aimed at primary care professionals (clinicians and non-clinicians) who are assuming leadership roles in primary care.
Teaching in leadership and change is alongside the NHS Leadership Academy’s programme and teaching in teambuilding has been adapted for a primary care setting from this NHS programme.
This programme is the only MSc course in the UK covering leadership and research in primary health care.
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Make sure to choose "Applied Health and Healthcare Research" from the what subject are you considering option to learn more about this exciting programme.
We will also send you scholarship opportunities and information about events you can attend to find out more about our programmes.
Study in the UK
The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the Russell Group with a glorious, green campus, outstanding teaching and facilities and a vibrant and welcoming community. Located in the heart of England, Birmingham is an exciting and vibrant city with a fascinating history.
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Entry requirements
We welcome students who have a degree or equivalent qualification in a clinical speciality. This includes medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy or other allied health professions. Alternatively a degree at 2:1 level or higher in a subject relevant to health care and an interest in or appropriate experience in an administrative, management or leadership role in primary health care.
English to IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band).
The University will consider students who hold a Bachelors degree of three or four years in duration from a recognised university in India. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved 55% - 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency depending on the awarding institution.
Either: A four-year Bachelors degree (first class or very good upper second class)
Or: A three-year Bachelors degree (first class) from recognised institutions in India.
Details regarding alternative qualification equivalents and further entry criteria can be found on our website.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees for international students for 2024/25 entry:
£29,340
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure that fears about finance do not constrain our students, we are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships.
Explore our postgraduate funding database to find out more!
Where will your degree take you?
Graduates are likely to take on leadership roles in organisations responsible for delivery of primary care, such as primary care clinics, general practices, networks or federations of general practices. This includes leadership of groups of clinicians or multidisciplinary teams.
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International study
For more information regarding visas, accommodation, student support or student life, please visit our dedicated international study webpages. Here you can find country specific information such as details regarding in-country events and how to apply.
International students at UoB
