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Single Module Study

Flexible, modular learning

Our extensive range of postgraduate modules gives you the flexibility to shape your learning around your professional goals. Each module provides in-depth clinical, professional, or research-focused study, allowing you to tailor your learning to suit your ambitions.

Whether you wish to take a single module, build credits toward a recognised postgraduate qualification, or update your knowledge without formal assessment, our modular structure allows you to study at your own pace, either individually, as part of a structured part-time pathway (see below re RPL), or through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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Teaching and learning

BSMS postgraduate modules are normally delivered over a five‑day period at the University of Brighton Falmer campus or nearby NHS centres. Most modules include 35 hours of face‑to‑face teaching supported by approximately 165 hours of independent study. While many are taught in a single week, some modules may run across several weeks depending on the subject.

Modules may be taken formally, with assessment and the opportunity to earn Master’s-level credits (see below re RPL), or informally for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), where no assessment submission is required. For either option, a formal application must be submitted through the online Single Module application process.

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For more information of Fees please see our 2026/27 fee page.

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Module credits and qualifications

Each module listed below carries 20 Level 7 credits (unless stated otherwise).

Modules may be taken individually or can contribute toward an academic qualification, as indicated in the table below:

Credit breakdown
Qualification	Level 7 credits	Equivalent number of modules	Maximum study period
Single module	20	1	N/A
PGCert	60	3	3 years
PGDip	120	6	4 years
MSc	180	6 + 60 credit dissertation	5 years
MRes	180	4 + 100 credit dissertation

Please note, if you wish to take Single Modules in order to build towards an academic qualification you will need to apply for the PGCert after you have completed the second module. You cannot take three single modules and be awarded a PGCert without having been formally accepted on to the relevant PGCert.

Where applicable, candidates may obtain credits through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for relevant study completed at another accredited institution. Qualification awards require completion of mandatory modules (these vary by qualification); in many instances these are combined with your choice of optional module(s) to achieve the credits required for the award. Please note you should make an application for RPL BEFORE starting the relevant award.

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Discover our full portfolio of modules below and start planning your next step in professional development. Take a look below to see our 2025/26 and 2026/27 module timetable dates (please note that these dates are subject to change).

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View our 2026/27 module dates >

Places are limited and in high demand, so we encourage you to apply early to secure your preferred modules. Applications received within one week of the module start date will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and require approval from the Module Leader.

Single module applications for 2025/26 and 2026/27 are open.

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