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MSc Health Research at University of Hull

University of Hull, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Health Research is designed for healthcare professionals such as nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists and pharmacists who want to conduct independent research and contribute to evidence-based practice. It runs through five structured modules covering the research journey and a supervised dissertation, and is designed to be flexible for working professionals.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: School of Health Care  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (September 2027 start)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules cover managing the research process, quantitative methods, qualitative methods, communication and collaboration leading to impact, literature review and critical appraisal, and a Dissertation (MSc Health Research), with a Negotiated Learning option. Content includes ethics and governance, data management and inclusive research practices.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to apply for research roles, join established research teams or take clinical academic positions, and to progress to doctoral study.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 in any relevant subject area. Applicants will hold a recognised undergraduate degree such as BSc in health or allied health (e.g. nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, physiotherapy, etc). If the student is a pharmacist this will usually be MPharm. It would be usual to have at minimum of 2:2 degree classification, but individuals with less than this will be assessed on a case by case basis and relevant experience considered. UK based students should be registered with their regulatory body namely the NMC, HCPC, GPhC etc. However, students whose undergraduate degree does not lead to registration with a regulatory body (e.g. BSc in Medical sciences, pharmacology) who wish to undertake this MSc are still eligible to apply. International applicants: Applicants will hold a recognised undergraduate degree such as BSc in nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, physiotherapy etc. It would be usual to have at minimum of 2:2 degree classification or equivalent but individuals with less than this will be assessed on a case by case basis and relevant experience considered. The University minimal IELTS score must be achieved. English language (international applicants): Requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 1 year; September start. Page label: £18,500 (PGT International 26/27) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year

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