Research Methods (Health) MA

Overview

Our Research Methods MA provides the in-depth skills required to understand and carry out research in healthcare.

We offer an interdisciplinary learning environment embedded within the University’s Economic and Social Research Council funded Doctoral Training Partnership; a collaborative venture between the universities of Nottingham, Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Loughborough and Aston.

You'll be taught by colleagues from politics, the social sciences and health, studying alongside research methods students in other schools. As healthcare is a multi-disciplinary practice, you'll take part in learning opportunities outside healthcare both broadens and deepens your learning experience.

We foster a close-knit, highly motivated and supportive study environment. It is ideal if you're working within healthcare, or preparing for PhD doctoral-level studies. The knowledge and experience you'll develop will be ideally placed for you to pursue an academic or clinical academic career in healthcare research.

Learning and assessment

We use a variety of teaching methods on the course. This includes dedicated doctoral scholarship application support, tailored feedback, library skills training and opportunities for networking with other researchers.

Careers

This programme is consistently highly evaluated by graduates and can open a range of doors, including both research career opportunities in the health service and academia, leading to future clinical academic or advanced clinical leadership roles.

Many of our graduates go on to do funded PhD study. We offer support and mentorship in the development of PhD applications.

Minimum 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent). Applicants must have an interest in research.