Postgraduate

‌Continue your student journey at Glasgow Caledonian University's School of Health and Life Sciences.

MSc Physiotherapy student Megan MacGregor. Photo taken in October 2021.

Studying at GCU helped me learn transferable skills in a supportive, forward-thinking learning environment. I graduated with a degree that combined theory, practice and reflection that realistically prepared me for the challenges of nursing.

Nicci
Nursing graduate

Studying a PhD at Glasgow Caledonian

Hear from Amy, a PhD student with SHLS.


Postgraduate courses

Medical Imaging (Ultrasound)
MSc

Medical Imaging (Ultrasound)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part time
3 -5 years Sep 26 Glasgow

Train for advanced ultrasound practice on this CASE‑accredited pathway. Build hands‑on scanning skills, clinical judgement and confidence to deliver safe, effective patient care.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part time 3 -5 years Jan 27 Glasgow
Nursing Studies Adult (Pre Registration)
MSc

Nursing Studies Adult (Pre Registration)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full time
28 months Jan 27 Glasgow

Train to become an adult nurse and make a difference every day. Build clinical expertise, develop professional confidence, and support patients throughout their healthcare journey.

Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice
MSc

Nursing: Advancing Professional Practice

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full time
1 year Sep 26 Glasgow

As a registered nurse, this course offers you a flexible curriculum with everything you need to advance your practice. You may choose to graduate with the MSc/PgD Advancing Professional Practice on this flexible course.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part time 2 - 3 years Sep 26 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Full time 16 months Jan 27 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part time 2 - 3 years Jan 27 Glasgow
Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)
MSc

Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
24 months Jan 27 Glasgow

Make a meaningful difference with a career focused on helping individuals live independently and participate fully in everyday life.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Award Full time 1 year Sep 27 Location
Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
MSc

Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full time
2 years Jan 27 Glasgow

Use your existing degree in kinesiology or sports science to develop clinical reasoning of assessment and rehabilitation, and progress your career as a physiotherapist in the NHS, private clinics and other health and social care settings.

Postgraduate Diploma Specialist Practice District Nurse with V300
SCQF Level 11

Postgraduate Diploma Specialist Practice District Nurse with V300

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full time
1 Year Sep 26 Glasgow

Develop advanced problem solving, decision-making, and leadership skills to meet the clinical practice demands within District Nursing.

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SCQF Level 11 Part time 2 Years Sep 26 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
SCQF Level 11 Part time 2 Years Sep 27 Glasgow
Social Work
MSc

Social Work

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
2 Years Sep 26 Glasgow

Progress to a career as a Social Worker or Researcher with local authorities or third-sector organisations. Apply existing skills in related disciplines to critical reflection, social work practice and research.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Award Full time 1 year Sep 27 Location
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
PgD

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Jan 27 Glasgow

Apply existing skills in all fields of nursing and midwifery to the advanced study of critical appraisal, information gathering, leadership and autonomy. Advance your career as a health visitor with health boards throughout the UK.

Sports and Exercise Psychology
DPsych

Sports and Exercise Psychology

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full time
3 Years Sep 26 Glasgow

Choose to progress to a career as a sport and exercise psychologist. Apply existing skills in psychology and sport sciences to the understanding, predicting and explaining of changes in mental processes relating to sport and exercise.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
DPsych Part time 6 Years Sep 26 Glasgow