MSc Health Research Methods at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to enact meaningful change as an effective and confident healthcare practitioner. Designed for health researchers, academic clinical fellows, nurses, midwives, allied healthcare professionals, public health professionals and new graduates seeking a comprehensive grounding in health services research methods to develop a career in health research. Study topics such as patient and public involvement, collaborative working, evidence-based practice, complex interventions, health economics, clinical trials and medical statistics.

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc Health Research Methods is delivered through blended learning, combining online study with up to 15 face-to-face teaching sessions at our St Luke's Campus, home to the University of Exeter Medical School. Applicants should note that this is not a fully online programme and attendance on campus is required at specified points during the course. The programme offers flexibility for working professionals and can be studied full-time over one year or part-time over two years. Online learning activities are supported by on-campus teaching, research-focused learning opportunities and access to specialist facilities and resources.

Career pathways

This programme is designed for a wide range of participants. It will enable health professionals from a variety of disciplines to gain expertise and become a more effective and confident practitioner. It is suitable for health researchers, academic clinical fellows, nurses, midwives, allied healthcare professionals and public health professionals. It is also suitable for new graduates (e.g.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. Accreditation of prior learning for Masters courses in Healthcare and Medicine Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is a process whereby students, who have already gained relevant skills and knowledge prior to the start of their course, may be granted a partial credit exemption from their programme instead of unnecessarily repeating work. essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). MSc GBP 12,300 full-time or GBP 6,200 per year part-time (2 years); PgDip GBP 4,150 per year part-time (2 years); PgCert GBP 4,150. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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