MSc Applied Health and Care Research at University of Kent

Programme overview

A part-time MSc in applied research and evaluation in health and social care, covering research design, ethics, research protocols, formative, process and summative evaluation, realistic evaluation, case study design, action research, participatory methods and trial design. It is taught by the Centre for Health Services Studies.

Department: Centre for Health Services Studies | Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught lectures, seminars, tutorials and individual projects. Modules include Introduction to Applied Health and Care Research and Evaluation, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods for Applied Health and Care Research, Advanced Qualitative and Advanced Quantitative methods, and a Research Project/Report.

Career pathways

Graduates have reached senior positions in academia, central government, policy teams and research services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (2.2 or above) in the social sciences, an interest in the chosen topic area and a clear idea of the proposed thesis topic; candidates with professional qualifications alone and/or relevant health service experience are also considered. Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless the programme is distance or blended learning. English language for international applicants: Very Good level (high B2), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,150 a year (2027/28). Part-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 11,975 a year (2027/28). Part-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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