Intercalated degrees

Choosing an integrated MSc in Clinical Education will allow you to study the training and development of healthcare professionals. You will also develop your practical teaching skills and learn how to best understand the evidence underpinning contemporary clinical education.

The integrated LLM in Health Law will train you in health law and the inequalities that can manifest themselves within it. The course has a focus on rights and equality, and addresses some of the most topical ethical dilemmas currently facing society. Core modules introduce the law’s involvement in regulating health and healthcare as well as the inequalities in these areas. You can then choose option modules to reflect your interests, such as clinical negligence, mental health law, employment law or bioethics. 

Our integrated MSc in Healthcare Management has been developed in response to the growing interest in the application of management and leadership principles to multi-professional organisations in health and care settings. The course has been designed to reflect recent changes in medical education and careers, and builds on specialist management and leadership knowledge to make sense of a whole variety of challenges that belong to management and leadership roles - formal or informal - within the NHS.

Studying for an integrated MSc in Medical Research will provide you with training in research methods together with substantial research experience. The additional knowledge and experience you gain will ensure you are well-placed to incorporate a research element into your future career. Four taught modules will provide you with solid foundation in qualitative and quantitative research. Alongside these, you will undertake a research project - a substantial piece of practical work.

On an integrated MSc in Psychology you will explore the fascinating world of psychology as we attempt to understand how people perceive, think, interact and behave. The course offers a broad range of modules that cover the key areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, plus research methods. You will also cover aspects such as individual differences and the historical foundations of psychology.

An integrated MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare will equip you to lead change in healthcare that can make a real impact on the experiences and outcomes of patients. You will learn the practice and theories of healthcare quality and patient safety from our academics, who are leading world-class research in this area, and from experts in quality and safety at our NHS partners.

The intercalate website provides details of most UK courses available to intercalating medical students. Here you can find details about each course including the course structure and the size of any research dissertation components. Most intercalated courses are postgraduate degrees; some institutions also offer intercalated undergraduate degrees in specific subjects.

If you are a student from another medical school wishing to intercalate here at Leicester, then we warmly welcome you to apply through the dedicated intercalated route, which is outlined on the individual course pages. You will also need to let your current Medical School know that you plan to take an intercalating year and there will be specific timelines and processes you need to be aware of.

If you are a University of Leicester medical student then you should follow the local application process as described in the process map on Blackboard.

International students, both from other UK medical schools and Leicester should contact their respective international student offices to discuss visa requirements before applying. Leicester students should email visa@le.ac.uk for more information.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for intercalated degrees will vary depending on the course and institution. Tuition fees for Leicester’s degrees are indicated on each course page.

Scholarships, bursaries and other support

Depending on whether you chose to complete an undergraduate or postgraduate course, as well as when you choose to intercalate, will dictate what funding opportunities are available to you. 

You should explore SFE and NHSBSA to find out what support may be available. 

There are a number of discipline specific and academic performance related bursaries that may be available to some students to support them in completing an additional year of study. 

Leicester students can find more information on their Blackboard pages. 

Leicester students choosing to stay in Leicester to intercalate are currently eligible for a 20% reduction in postgraduate course tuition fees.

Outside of the UK, intercalation is not an opportunity afforded to medical students. This makes it difficult to find opportunities to intercalate outside of the UK. Recognition of prior learning, course dates and duration as well as funding opportunities all need to be considered before exploring this as a potential option.

You can read more about intercalated degrees on the BMA website.