MSc Health Research Methods
University of Exeter
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MSc - Master of Science

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Overview•Develop the skills and knowledge needed to enact meaningful change as an effective and confident healthcare practitioner.•Designed for health researchers, academic clinical fellows, nurses, midwives, allied healthcare professionals and public health professionals.•Also suitable for new graduates seeking a comprehensive grounding in health services research methods to develop your career as a health researcher.•Study topics such as patient and public involvement, collaborative working, ...Read more

Overview

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to enact meaningful change as an effective and confident healthcare practitioner.

Designed for health researchers, academic clinical fellows, nurses, midwives, allied healthcare professionals and public health professionals.

Also suitable for new graduates seeking a comprehensive grounding in health services research methods to develop your career as a health researcher.

Study topics such as patient and public involvement, collaborative working, evidence-based practice, complex interventions, health economics, clinical trials and medical statistics.

Taught by leading international experts and authors in complex interventions research methods.

Play a vital role in making health services better. Constant changes in healthcare means that highly skilled researchers are in-demand for developing, testing, evaluating and implementing evidence-based healthcare in highly complex situations.

By studying MSc Health Research Methods, you could help solve important problems to deliver better, safer and more accessible healthcare to the population.

Previous topics that students have chosen for independent study include:

Exploring facilitators and barriers of patients’ trust in clinical pharmacists in Primary Care.

Improving the physical health monitoring of patients taking Clozepine.

Intravenous antimicrobial therapy in the home.

Effectiveness of group psychological interventions in reducing the burden for caregivers of patients with dementia residing in the community.

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This programme is designed for a wide range of participants. It will enable health professionals from a variety of disciplines to gain expertise and become a more effective and confident practitioner. It is suitable for health researchers, academic clinical fellows, nurses, midwives, allied healthcare professionals and public health professionals. It is also suitable for new graduates (e.g. Medical Science, Psychology, Sociology, Geography) who wish to gain a comprehensive grounding in health services research methods as a platform for developing a career as a health researcher.

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58/101
CUG Ranking
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14th

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency.

Tuition fees

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£11,600 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Standalone module fees: UK:?£1,100 per 15-credit module

£27,500 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Standalone module fees: International: £2,500 per 15-credit module

£27,500 per year

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Students from International

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Standalone module fees: International: £2,500 per 15-credit module

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Uni info

University of Exeter
Heavitree Road Exeter Devon EX1 2LU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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