PGCert Research Methods For Health at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Learn to design effective, rigorous and ethical healthcare research projects. Join an online Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods for Health that will prepare you to carry out healthcare research. You’ll develop the skills and confidence to design and undertake research in your own workplace, and be more competitive in securing external funding for research projects.

Duration: 8 - 12 months | Study mode: online | Intake: January or September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You can choose to study for a: Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or start with one of the short courses that make up this PgCert (15 credits). How you’ll study Online learning Research Methods for Health is delivered flexibly, 100% online. 60 credits.

Career pathways

Your qualification will be recognised by healthcare employers and learning institutions around the world. Your PgCert will give you the skills to: confidently carry out health research and lead improvements in your workplace be more competitive in securing external funding for projects to improve health and reduce health inequalities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (lower-second) health-related honours degree or be able to demonstrate evidence of equivalent experience in healthcare practice or research. These are our minimum entry requirements. They are given as a guide and do not guarantee entry. Short course route to PgCert Research Methods for Health If you do not meet these entry requirements, or are not ready to commit to a full PgCert, you may be able to use our online short courses as a route into the PgCert instead. Find out about our short course route to entry

GBP 5,660 for the whole programme. Indicative total tuition cost, pay-as-you-go by credit. This indicative cost is based on 60 credits of study over 12 months, starting in January 2027. Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 8 - 12 months

Apply through the official page: https://on.abdn.ac.uk/degrees/research-methods-for-health/

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