University of Derby, College of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Part Time Masters Degrees

The advanced clinical practitioner provides a high degree of autonomy demonstrating expert clinical skills and knowledge including research, education and clinical leadership. Read more

The first masters course of its kind, our MSc Behaviour Change, with its distinct pathways, opens doors to a wide range of fulfilling careers which focus on changing people’s behaviour and helping them to make positive choices. Read more

During this course you’ll develop your understanding of osteoporosis and the role of DXA within the management of fracture risk. Read more

Do you want to advance your sport and exercise science expertise and use it to improve people's health and wellbeing? This new MSc will prepare you for roles in clinical settings. Read more

Our aim is to help you to become a skilled, independent cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. If you’re a caring professional who would like to develop expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy, CBT is for you. Read more

This course will enable you, as an experienced NMC Registered Nurse, to expand your knowledge, skills and proficiency in your role as a Community Specialist Practitioner, and to progress to independent scholarship. Read more

Our exciting MSc Forensic Psychology degree will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills you need to advance your career as a forensic psychologist. Read more

This course is for qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in the field of hand therapy. It is the only distance learning MSc Hand Therapy course in the UK which offers the flexibility to study from home on a part time basis. Read more

This innovative programme incorporates the four pillars of advanced practice ensuring that as well as Expert Clinical Practice you will have a solid foundation in Education, Research and Leadership and Management. Read more

This course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), so you can be sure it’s relevant and recognised within the psychotherapeutic and health care profession. Read more

If you’re a Healthcare practitioner involved in high level decision-making and problem-solving, this course will help you to increase your knowledge and think innovatively and practically to ultimately improve your practice. Read more

This postgraduate programme offers a flexible master's degree for those working, or interested in working, within Health and Social Care who want to increase their leadership skills and create a pathway of learning which is bespoke to their individual workplace needs. Read more

This course is ideal for you if you are working in a professional role where you need case management skills, such as that of community matron, nurse practitioner or district nurse. Read more

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is ideal if you’re working in public health and you wish to improve your skills and broaden your knowledge in ways that provide you with more autonomy and expertise in public health practice. Read more

Ultrasound is an essential tool in medical diagnosis. In recent years demand has grown beyond all expectations. This has resulted in expansion of the modality both in imaging departments and point of care clinical settings. Read more