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You’ll need a 2:2 degree in a clinical, health or science subject.

Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country.

You must also have relevant clinical experience and be equipped for online learning.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require. Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements.

If you are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must get at least the following scores:

If you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before you start your course.

Pre-masters

If you don’t meet direct entry requirements, you can apply to complete a Pre-Master's programme through our partnership with OnCampus.

You'll progress to your chosen course after successfully completing the programme.

Recognition of professional experience

If you don't have the exact entry requirements, but you have significant work experience in this sector we’ll assess your relevant professional experience, your subject knowledge and your aptitude for learning.

Your application will be considered on individual merit and you may be asked to attend an interview.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000

This master’s in neonatology gives you the flexibility to study part time over 3 years.

You’ll study modules that all students on the course take, as well as modules you can choose.

As part of this MSc you complete a dissertation. You can begin your dissertation before you complete the taught modules but you can only submit it for marking once you've passed them.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

Learning

The diversity of your peer group means you’ll be part of a global distance learning community sharing knowledge into the practice of neonatology.

You’ll use online strategies to support how you learn and develop your skills in planning and managing your learning needs.

Online teaching and learning methods include:

• lectures delivered as webinars
• real time discussions and discussion boards
• learning from and with your peers in a global community of practice

In all the clinical modules you’ll be allocated to a learning group where you'll reflect on clinical scenarios that relate to theory. The groups are made up of 12 to 15 students. Discussions are directed and moderated by experienced tutors. They take the form of written comments and you’ll also meet regularly using Moodle or Zoom.

Assessment

The way we assess you will depend on the modules you study and may include:

• evaluation of your online activity
• online examinations
• strategy documents and business plans
• clinical or practice guidelines
• presentations to a Trust board or subcommittee
• ‘conference’ posters and supporting papers
• dissertation

Dissertation

The dissertation is your opportunity to carry out an independent, original project relating to your current or future practice.

The subject and format must be agreed with your course lead. You can choose from these formats:

• literature review
• service improvement project

The dissertation module is offered in October each year and you’ll have 18 months to complete and submit your work.

Academic Support

You’ll be supported by your personal academic tutor, online module leaders and, where appropriate, an academic coach.

Tuition fees

Once you've chosen which modules you wish to study in a year, you can register and pay online, usually a month before the module starts.

All modules are studied online, and you can buy them as you go. Module cost are:

• research methods (online): Â£1,434
• dissertation: £2,510
• other modules: £1,546

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams. The fee you pay will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return.

Find out how to pay your tuition fees.

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

Explore:

• accommodation costs
• living costs
• budgeting advice
• fees, charges and expenses regulations

10% alumni discount

If you’re a graduate of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, you could be eligible for a 10% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.

Postgraduate Master’s Loans (UK nationals only)

This can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master's course. 

If you study part-time, you may not be eligible for this loan. .

NHS Learning Support Fund

As a student on this course you may be entitled to help from the NHS Learning Support Fund.

This can include a training grant of £5,000 per academic year, parental support of £2,000 for students with at least one dependent child under 15 years, or under 17 years if registered with special educational needs, and help with travel and temporary accommodation costs for placements.  

Find out more on the . 

Dean of Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences Global Talent Award

Up to 5 scholarships of £10,000 are available to first year international students starting an eligible full-time, on-campus, postgraduate taught programme in the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences.

Learn more about eligibility criteria and conditions for the Dean of Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences Global Talent Award.

Other postgraduate funding options

A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

1. Use the blue 'apply for this course' button on this page to take you to our postgraduate admissions system.
2. Create an account which gives you access to your own application portal.
3. Search for the course you want to apply for.
4. Complete the application form and upload any supporting documents.
5. Submit your application.

For further details of our admission process, read our step by step guide to postgraduate taught applications.

Application deadlines

The deadline to apply for this course is Wednesday 28 July 2027, midday UK time.

We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.

Application assessment fee

There is no application assessment fee for postgraduate courses starting in 2027.

Supporting information

When you apply you’ll need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course. 

You’ll need to include information about: 

• your knowledge of the subject area
• why you want to study a postgraduate qualification in this course
• how you intend to use your qualification

You’ll need to submit two references, one professional reference and one academic reference.

Please include the required paperwork showing your first degree and your IELTS English language test score (if you are a non-native English speaker) with your application. Without these, your application may be delayed.

What happens after you apply

You'll be able to track your application through our online Applicant Record System.

We will aim to send you a decision 6 weeks after you have submitted your application.

If we offer you a place, you will need to accept the offer within 30 working days. If you do not meet this deadline, we will offer your place to another applicant.

Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Inclusion and Respectful Behaviour Policy.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000