Postgraduate Framework for Health Professions
Frequently asked Questions
This information relates to the following postgraduate taught programmes in Professional Health Sciences within the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience. Many of the questions commonly asked by prospective students are addressed in the relevant Programme Specifications which can be found in the programme pages.
- How much does the programme cost?
- Does UEL provide scholarships?
- How do I pay? When do I pay?
- Can I get clinical experience on these programmes?
- Will this programme entitle me to practice in the UK?
- Will this programme give me HPC registration?
- When can I start my course?
- How many hours a week do I have to attend?
- What types of assessments are used on this programme?
- Can I get credit for prior learning?
- Can I transfer credits from another university or award?
- What level of English proficiency do I need to successfully complete the programme?
- Can I get help with my English?
- Can you help me find somewhere to live?
How much does the programme cost?
Details of Postgraduate Tuition Fees for MSc programmes and PGcerts are available here.
The MS™ Excel spreadsheet shows both home (H) and international (O) fees.
Does UEL provide scholarships?
There are both International Scholarships and Home Scholarships providing financial assistance.
How do I pay? When do I pay?
If you are an international student, please contact the International Office, otherwise contact Financial Services.
For advice on your visa, fees and working while in the UK, please contact:
Visa and Immigration advice: Tel: +44 (0) 20 8223 7611. Email advice: isa@uel.ac.uk
The International Office is normally open Monday to Friday from 10:00 – 16:00 during term-time, and Student Reception is located at our Docklands Campus in the West Building, second floor, Room 2.12A. During vacation periods, students are advised to call in advance to ensure that the appropriate member of staff is available to meet you.
Financial Services is open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm , with an extended service between 5pm and 6pm Mondays and Tuesdays during Term Time only.Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 7526. You can also email finance.registry@uel.ac.uk and they will either reply by email or give you a call, if you prefer, within 24 working hours.
Can I get clinical experience on these programmes?
There is no clinical component to the MSc Physiotherapy Programme. There is a clinical component in the PGCert in Neurological Rehabilitation, but this is arranged by the student and undertaken in the student’s own workplace within the UK. This placement is not provided or arranged by UEL. Students must already be HPC registered to undertake the PGCert in Neurological Rehabilitation.
Will this programme entitle me to practice in the UK?
Will this programme give me HPC registration?
These post graduate programmes are designed for those who already hold a professional qualification. They will not give you a qualification if you do not already have one. Health professionals with international qualifications may find that completion of one of our programmes can assist in applying for registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC). Individuals must apply directly to the HPC. UEL will provide references but is not able to apply on your behalf. NB: You must be registered with the HPC in order to practice as a physiotherapist or podiatrist in the UK.
When can I start my course?
All fulltime MSc students must start in Semester A in September. We do not offer a Semester B February intake on this programme. Some of the PG certificates start in Semester B in February.
The modules and programmes offered within the Post Graduate Framework for Health Professions will run subject to availability of university staff resources and a sufficient number of applicants enrolling. Not every programme or every module in will run every year. For further information please contact the Professional Health Sciences Programme leader.
How many hours a week do I have to attend?
The teaching year is divided into two semesters of roughly equal length. See the UEL Academic Calendar.
A typical full-time student will study two 30 credit modules per semester and a typical part-time student will study one 30 credit module per semester. 30 credits is the equivalent of 300 hours of student effort. A full time semester would typically include 6 hours per week for 12 weeks of class based activity. This may be offered on a weekly basis, or as blocks of teaching, with students attending up to a week at a time, on 2-3 occasions in one semester. You will then need to spend the remaining time studying with fellow students, or on your own. Attendance is compulsory and is monitored.
What types of assessments are used on this programme?
For details see the relevant programme specification. We do not routinely use unseen written exams in these programmes. You will be required to submit all course work in a standardised word processed format. We expect all students to be proficient in the use of computers and the internet.
A programme leading to a Masters award consists of 180 credits at Level M and will include a 60 credit level M core module of advanced independent research.
Can I get credit for prior learning?
Can I transfer credits from another university or award?
A programme leading to a Masters award consists of 180 credits at Level M and will include a 60 credit level M core module of advanced independent research.
Up to half the credits for an award may be achieved through accredited experiential learning, and up to two thirds of the credits for an award may be achieved through accredited certificated learning. (Where a combination of experiential and certificated learning is involved up to one half of the credits for the award may be achieved through accredited experiential learning with further credits being achieved through accredited certificated learning up to a maximum of two thirds of the credits for the award).
In order to be given exemption from modules on the MSc in Physiotherapy you must demonstrate that the study you have done previously is equivalent to the material covered in our programme. In order to assess this we need to see a transcript of your studies stamped by the university. Please contact the Programme leader for more information on AEL or getting credit for studies undertaken elsewhere.
What level of English proficiency do I need to successfully complete the programme?
English language IELTS score
In order to be successful on the programme, and also to go on to gain HPC registration following completion, you must be able to communicate at a professional level.
The requirements for admission on the programme web pages are not correct and should read as follows:
If your first language is not English, you must be able to understand and express yourself in both written and spoken English sufficient for professional practice. IELTS (or equivalent) 6.5 Overall: and a minimum of 6.0 Writing and speaking, 6.0 Reading and listening are required.
For registration with the Health Professions Council to practice in the UK, you must have an IELTS (or equivalent) of 7.0 Overall.
Can I get help with my English?
Study skills and English language support
Experience has shown us that if English is not your first language, and you completed your first degree outside of the UK, you will benefit from English language and/or study skills workshops in addition to your module classes. These are provided for free during term time by the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.
For those wishing to ensure success with their academic studies, the UEL English Language Centre offer pre -sessional classes. These courses incur an additional fee.
Can you help me find somewhere to live?
Contact UEL Residential Services. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Tel: 020 8223 2909 / 2409 / 5094. Email: dlres@uel.ac.uk
