Global Health: translational and quantitative skills : MRes

Master

In Lancaster

£ 9,500 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lancaster

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

With an emphasis in advanced quantitative methods, the MRes in Global Health: translational research and quantitative skills is designed to develop your multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills relevant to translational research for global health.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Lancaster (Lancashire)
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Lancaster University, LA1 4YW

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

At least a 2:1 honours degree and/or a good pass at Masters level, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline or relevant work experience in governmental, non-governmental or industry organisations

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Subjects

  • Global
  • Research methods
  • Biology
  • Computer Programming
  • Technology
  • Geostatistical
  • Geostatistical data
  • Economics
  • Disease
  • Infectious Disease

Course programme

The degree will give you high-level introductions to key considerations in translational research for global health and to the various contributing methodologies. You will receive core training in statistics, qualitative research methods, foundations of biology and computer programming with R. Options will also be available in subjects such as geospatial data technology, geostatistical and infectious disease models and health economics. The programme is delivered through a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical workshops.

Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to work on a series of thee individual projects, each of about 10,000 words. One project could be undertaken with one of our overseas partners in countries such as Malawi or Ghana.

Additional information

Overseas  Fee  £20,500

Global Health: translational and quantitative skills : MRes

£ 9,500 VAT inc.