Health Research
Master
In Oxford
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Oxford
About the course
The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Health Research is designed for medical and dental trainees with the potential to become independent researchers, and to be taken part-time alongside work commitments, normally over one to three years.
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Subjects
- Medical training
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Medical
- Teaching
- Primary
- Statistics
- Supervisor
- Behavioural Therapy
- IT
- Design
- Skills and Training
Course programme
The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Health Research will help you to:
- develop skills of research, design and data analysis in both qualitative and quantitative research;
- critically evaluate health research;
- identify, critically appraise and incorporate the results of medical and social science research into the day-to-day decision making of clinical, scientific and administrative practice;
- apply the principles of evidence-based practice in health care settings;
- plan how to implement the findings of research to improve health care; and
- use theories and principles underpinning clinical research to inform their own research practice.
The programme is delivered through the Department for Continuing Education, with the expertise in curriculum design and teaching drawn from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine and the Clinical Academic Graduate School.
You will take two compulsory modules and four option modules; further information on all course modules is available via the course page on the Department for Continuing Education website (see Further Information and Enquiries). Assessment for each module will be based on a written assignment of not more than 4,000 words.
In addition to the skills acquired during the PGCert in Health Research, graduates of the PGDip will be able to demonstrate an ability to apply health research techniques appropriately to research questions, and apply health research solutions appropriately when analysing health research problems.
SupervisionThe provision of supervision, where required, is subject to the following points:
- the allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of Department for Continuing Education and/or the Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff.
- under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Department for Continuing Education and/or the Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences.
Most who commence this programme are already in employment within the health sector. The programme offers opportunities for career enhancement through developing a better understanding of research tools and analytical skills, and of how to use these to inform research practice. Many also go on to study for MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care.
Changes to this course and your supervision The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. In certain circumstances, for example due to visa difficulties or because the health needs of students cannot be met, it may be necessary to make adjustments to course requirements for international study. Where possible your academic supervisor will not change for the duration of your course. However, it may be necessary to assign a new academic supervisor during the course of study or before registration for reasons which might include sabbatical leave, parental leave or change in employment. For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.
Other courses you may wish to consider If you're thinking about applying for this course, you may also wish to consider the courses listed below. These courses may have been suggested due to their similarity with this course, or because they are offered by the same department or faculty.
Courses suggested by the lead department
Health Research PGCert
Teaching Evidence-Based Health Care PGCert
Evidence-Based Health Care MSc
Evidence-Based Health Care (Medical Statistics) MSc
Evidence-Based Health Care (Systematic reviews) MSc
Evidence Based Health Care DPhil
Primary Health Care DPhil
Surgical Science and Practice MSc
Experimental Therapeutics MSc
Paediatric Infectious Diseases PGDip
Paediatric Infectious Diseases MSc
All graduate courses in this area offered by the Department for Continuing Education
Cognitive Behavioural Studies PGCert
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy MSc
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGDip
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGCert
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy DPhil
Continuing Education DPhil
Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy PGCert
Evidence Based Health Care (Medical Statistics) MSc
Evidence Based Health Care (Systematic Reviews) MSc
Evidence-Based Health Care DPhil
Evidence-Based Health Care MSc
Experimental and Translational Therapeutics MSc
Health Research PGDip
Health Research PGCert
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy MSt
Paediatric Infectious Diseases MSc
Paediatric Infectious Diseases PGDip
Patient Safety PGCert
Psychodynamic Counselling PGCert
Psychodynamic Practice MSt
Psychodynamic Practice PGDip
Qualitative Health Research Methods PGCert
Surgical Science and Practice MSc
Teaching Evidence-Based Health Care PGCert
Translational Health Sciences MSc
All graduate courses offered by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
Evidence Based Health Care (Medical Statistics) MSc
Evidence Based Health Care (Systematic Reviews) MSc
Evidence-Based Health Care DPhil
Evidence-Based Health Care MSc
Health Research PGDip
Health Research PGCert
Primary Health Care DPhil
Qualitative Health Research Methods PGCert
Teaching Evidence-Based Health Care PGCert
Translational Health Sciences MSc
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Health Research