PGDip Health Research at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The PGDip Health Research gives advanced research training for health and social care, building on the PGCert with four further modules to reach 120 credits. It suits people working in health or social care settings.

What you will study

Modules include Getting Started in Health Research, Capturing and Handling Data in Research, Analytic Research and Intervention Research, with optional topics including qualitative research and data science.

Career pathways

Roles in the NHS, social care, local authorities and universities in health and social care research; progression to the MSc in Health Research, doctoral funding and research posts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Research, or, for applicants taking individual modules, a degree in medicine, dentistry, nursing, a profession allied to health, social work, health management or biological science, or relevant vocational experience. Applicants should work in a health or social care environment. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Rolling application deadline.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,800 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 20,100 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 18 months part-time

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