Applied Health and Care Research

Entry requirements

A good honours degree in the social sciences, and interest in the chosen topic area and a clear idea of your proposed thesis topic. We will also consider with professional qualifications alone and/or relevant experience in the health service.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

What is the difference between evaluation and research? What are the evaluative approaches used in the health and care services today? How does evidence-based research influence healthcare practice?

On this course you’ll ask these key questions and many more as you master the basics of research design, ethics and how to design a research protocol. You'll cover key areas in this field including the formative, process and summative research, realistic evaluation, case study design and evaluation methods, action research and participatory methods.

You’ll also learn about the techniques of trial design and the role and importance of discrete projects for the demonstration of ‘proof of concept’, feasibility, efficacy, and effectiveness. You’ll gain a broad grounding in applied research and evaluation each week and examine research articles for discussion in seminars/workshops.

On completion of your studies, you'll have the expertise to evaluate research appropriately, using your knowledge and understanding of the relationship between research, evidence and practice.

Fees and funding

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