PGDip Health Research Methods
Our most reliable knowledge about health, diseases and their treatment comes from high-quality research. This programme develops the skills you need to understand the critical elements in planning, undertaking and analysing research in health care - vital skills for anyone wanting to develop or enhance their career in health care and health-related research.
We are offering over 400 awards of £2,000 to support the brightest and best applicants wishing to undertake Masters study at the University during 2023-24.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 (UK time) on 30 April 2023.
Apply now
Our modules can be accessed in a variety of ways including as standalone modules (10 or 20 credits each) or through the 60 credit PG Certificate; 120 credit PG Diploma or the 180 credit Masters
If you wish to study this programme to Postgraduate Diploma level then you will need to complete the taught elements of the programme but will not need to complete a dissertation, which is only available to those studying for the Masters.
This modular multidisciplinary programme offers a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters in Health Research Methods and is particularly suitable for:
- clinical and allied health professionals (including doctors, nurses, midwives, dietitians, physiotherapists)
- laboratory-based scientists wishing to further understand or transition to population-based research
- graduates looking to launch their career in health research
- intercalating medical students who have completed at least three years of full-time study
- those in the commercial health care sector (including the pharmaceutical or devices industries), public sector organisations (including local government), NGOs, voluntary sector and charities
- foundation skills for postgraduate research programmes (including PhD)
The aims of the course are to provide a world class programme that meets the needs of those wanting or needing:
- a detailed understanding of the range of methodologies and analyses utilised in applied health research
- the necessary skills to critically interpret the findings of health research resulting from different methodologies.
MSc intercalation
Please note that this programme can be taken as an intercalated option for those studying MBChB Medicine and Surgery at another Institution. To apply for the Intercalated MSc Health Research Methods please complete the online form by 10am on 9 January 2023, or to find out more, please contact mdsintercalationenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Our most reliable knowledge about health, diseases and their treatment comes from high-quality research. This programme develops the skills you need to understand the critical elements in planning, undertaking and analysing research in health care - vital skills for anyone wanting to develop or enhance their career in health care and health-related research.
We are offering over 400 awards of £2,000 to support the brightest and best applicants wishing to undertake Masters study at the University during 2023-24.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 (UK time) on 30 April 2023.
Apply now
Our modules can be accessed in a variety of ways including as standalone modules (10 or 20 credits each) or through the 60 credit PG Certificate; 120 credit PG Diploma or the 180 credit Masters
If you wish to study this programme to Postgraduate Diploma level then you will need to complete the taught elements of the programme but will not need to complete a dissertation, which is only available to those studying for the Masters.
This modular multidisciplinary programme offers a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters in Health Research Methods and is particularly suitable for:
- clinical and allied health professionals (including doctors, nurses, midwives, dietitians, physiotherapists)
- laboratory-based scientists wishing to further understand or transition to population-based research
- graduates looking to launch their career in health research
- intercalating medical students who have completed at least three years of full-time study
- those in the commercial health care sector (including the pharmaceutical or devices industries), public sector organisations (including local government), NGOs, voluntary sector and charities
- foundation skills for postgraduate research programmes (including PhD)
The aims of the course are to provide a world class programme that meets the needs of those wanting or needing:
- a detailed understanding of the range of methodologies and analyses utilised in applied health research
- the necessary skills to critically interpret the findings of health research resulting from different methodologies.
MSc intercalation
Please note that this programme can be taken as an intercalated option for those studying MBChB Medicine and Surgery at another Institution. To apply for the Intercalated MSc Health Research Methods please complete the online form by 10am on 9 January 2023, or to find out more, please contact mdsintercalationenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
