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Healthcare Research Skills and Methods PGCert

Healthcare Research Skills and Methods PGCert

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Research Methods (Science)

Course Summary

Develop, enhance and implement your healthcare research skills, with a curriculum based on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF). Course overviewBenefits of this courseYou will gain an excellent foundation for critically understanding and evaluating research, its design, conduct, dissemination and funding, as well as acquiring knowledge of appropriate statistical methods.You will cover:knowledge and techniquespersonal effectivenessengagement, influence and impactresearch governance and organisation.AwardYou can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Who is this course for?This course is suitable for a wide range of healthcare professionals. It is of particular relevance to doctors and allied healthcare professionals in academic training, or established clinicians who wish to develop, enhance and implement their research skills.It will also be of benefit to healthcare educators, social care practitioners and researchers.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,650

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£9,650

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you should hold:

  • A minimum of a second class degree (2:2). For healthcare graduates a pass is required. All degrees must be awarded before 1st August on the year of entry.

Prior training in quantitative or qualitative research methods is not required.

Alternative professional qualifications, or previous related experience, may be considered and we encourage you to apply

University information

City St George's, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). City St George's offers an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhancing people’s lives through education. City St George’s, University of London educates more than 27,000 students from over 170 countries across three campuses in Clerkenwell,...more

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