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Health Research PGDip

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research is a course in applied health and social care research. It consists of the PG Cert (four compulsory 15-credit modules) and an additional four optional 15-credit modules. Designed and delivered by active applied health and social care researchers, our course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to progress your research career.

Course Details and Modules

The course is ideal for health and social care professionals, those already working in research, as well as those with an interest in applied health, healthcare and social care research. Across the modules, topics include:

• Key principles of designing applied research
• Designing health and social care research projects that have real-world impact
• Exploring quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods and evaluative types of research
• Critically appraising existing research
• Practicalities of conducting research, including applying for funding, gaining approvals, engaging stakeholders, and disseminating your findings
• Opportunities to have a go and analyse health and social care data
• Exploring the importance of public and patient involvement in applied health and social care research and how we can ensure our research is inclusive
• Building expertise in particular approaches and methods (e.g., statistical methods, qualitative research, health economics, systematic reviews, clinical trials, and informatics and data science)

Course Structure

The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time.

Year 1 Compulsory Modules

• Analytic Research (15 credits)
• Intervention Research (15 credits)
• Getting started in health research (15 credits)
• Capturing and Handling Data in Research (15 credits)

Year 1 Optional Modules

• Statistical Methods in Health Research (15 credits)
• Systematic Reviews of Research (15 credits)
• Clinical Trials Research (15 credits)
• Applied Qualitative Health Research (15 credits)
• Introduction to Health Economics (15 credits)
• Informatics and Data Science in Health Care and Research (15 credits)
• Foundations of Health Data (15 credits)

Learning and Teaching

Learning about applied health and social care research in an effective and enjoyable way involves activity. On this course, there is extensive use of problem-based scenarios, workbook exercises, hands-on computer sessions, small-group teaching, and group participation. Face-to-face teaching will be complemented with extensive use of our virtual learning environment, meaning that materials will be available to support your studies at your own pace and in your own time.

Assessment

The modules are assessed by a variety of methods, typically including workbooks, critical appraisals, and presentations. Our approach to assessment aims to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills through the completion of assessments that align with activities you would typically perform as a researcher.

Entry Requirements

You will already have successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Research before joining the Diploma. We also welcome people who have not studied for the Certificate but want to undertake individual modules. They should hold a degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, a profession allied to health, social work, health management, a biological science, or have relevant vocational experience. You should be working in a health or social care-related environment.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Fees

• UK: ｣4,250 (Total)
• International: ｣9,916 (Total)

Scholarships and Financial Support

If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government.

Career Opportunities

Many of our successful graduates work in the UK National Health Service, social care sector, local authorities, or universities associated with health and social care research. Graduates of this course have gone on to our MSc in Health Research, and obtained funding for doctoral studies, research fellowships, and research posts within higher education or health and social care sectors.