Health Research - MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate

Induction

Before completing the course, you will undertake our Induction and Professional Development module, introducing you to all the underpinning regulations, guidance and support available to you during your postgraduate study.

Core modules

• Epidemiology and Statistics
• Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in Health Care
• Qualitative Research Methods in Health

Core Option modules

• Design, Analysis and Interpretation of Epidemiological Research
• Mixed Methods for Health Research
• Introduction to Health Economics (for the Non-Economist)

Optional modules

A range of optional modules is available subject to approval by the Course Director. Students will be expected to check the timetabling of these modules to ensure dates do not clash with other module commitments. Please note, not all of the modules listed below are necessarily on offer in any one academic year. Students should ensure optional modules are chosen to achieve an appropriate number of CATS points. Advice can be provided by the Course Director and co-ordinator.

• Approaches to the Digital
• Complexity in the social sciences
• Digital Objects, Digital Methods
• Sociology of the Body
• Gender, Imperialism and International Development
• Themes and Methods in Medical History

Other optional modules available within the WMS taught postgraduate/CPD framework may be taken, subject to entry requirements and approval by the Course Director.