PGCert Health Research at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The PGCert Health Research is a part-time Postgraduate Certificate delivering introductory research methods training for health and social care, taken stand-alone or as a step to the PGDip. Modules are taught in four-day blocks with gaps of several weeks.

What you will study

Four 15-credit modules: Getting Started in Health Research, Capturing and Handling Data in Research, Analytic Research and Intervention Research.

Career pathways

Roles in the NHS, social care, local authorities and universities involved in health and social care research; progression to the PGDip or MSc in Health Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, a profession allied to medicine, social work, health management, biological science or a social science at 2:2 or greater. Non-graduates with adequate relevant professional qualifications and work experience in health research may apply (CV required). Not available to applicants resident outside the UK who require a student visa. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 10,700 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months part-time

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