PGCert Health Research Methods
Course Overview
This programme equips students with the essential skills to design, conduct, and analyze high-quality health research. It is designed for clinical professionals, laboratory scientists, and graduates seeking to launch or enhance their careers in the dynamic field of health sciences. The course provides a critical understanding of research methodologies that underpin evidence-based practice and policy.
Key Program Highlights
- Master the critical elements of planning, undertaking, and analyzing healthcare research.
- Flexible study options including PG Certificate, PG Diploma, and full Masters pathways.
- Multidisciplinary approach suitable for a wide range of clinical and research professionals.
- Develops foundational skills essential for pursuing a PhD or a career in applied health research.
- Available as an intercalated degree for medical students seeking to deepen their research expertise.
Course Overview
This programme equips students with the essential skills to design, conduct, and analyze high-quality health research. It is designed for clinical professionals, laboratory scientists, and graduates seeking to launch or enhance their careers in the dynamic field of health sciences. The course provides a critical understanding of research methodologies that underpin evidence-based practice and policy.
Key Program Highlights
- Master the critical elements of planning, undertaking, and analyzing healthcare research.
- Flexible study options including PG Certificate, PG Diploma, and full Masters pathways.
- Multidisciplinary approach suitable for a wide range of clinical and research professionals.
- Develops foundational skills essential for pursuing a PhD or a career in applied health research.
- Available as an intercalated degree for medical students seeking to deepen their research expertise.
Requirements
Modules
- Practical Epidemiology and Statistics
- Epidemiology, Statistics and Research Methods
- Dissertation (Master of Public Health/Health Research Methods)
- Research Proposal Dissertation Module
- Health Information and Health Informatics
- Advanced Statistical Methods
- Clinical Trials
- Economic Evaluation in Health Care
- Health Economics
- Introduction to Health Economics
- Health System Policy, Planning and Programming in Global Health
- Introduction to Bioinformatics
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Mixed Methods Research Design
- Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
