Online Health Research Degree :: Accredited Universities

There is an increasing need for health professionals to be directly or indirectly involved with a range of research, evaluation, clinical audit and quality improvement activities as part of their practice. Current policy and practice developments are also placing greater emphasis on the Clinical Academic Career pathway and there are now many health professionals with a clinical/practice and research focus to their roles. These developments point to the need for rigorous, high-quality interdisciplinary and flexible research programmes to prepare health professionals for these challenging and rewarding roles.

The MRes Health Research provides this. There is a strong emphasis placed on the application of knowledge and skills. The course can be taken as an advanced qualification in its own right or as excellent preparation for doctoral level study. Students can choose to study for a postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Master's degree. Stand-alone modules are also available for those interested in Continuing Professional Development.

The course has been designed to suit students from a range of backgrounds. Most students (and graduates) have a health professional qualification e.g. nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, occupational therapy. Other students are from the social care or research sectors. Our students are from across the UK and overseas with most choosing to study remotely online as that offers flexibility around their work and family commitments.

Course objectives
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The MRes Health Research develops skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary health care researchers, able to understand and confidently use research techniques appropriate to their practice/subject area. Helping students to become conversant with approaches used by other social and healthcare researchers is also key as well as developing practical research skills, for example, in user involvement and the use of new technologies.

The course builds capacity and capability in individuals, and the healthcare workforce more generally, by promoting lifelong learning. It supports those who wish to access a range of research career pathways, and/or further research training by advancing knowledge, research and practice in different settings. There is a focus on both skills and experience concurrently and an emphasis on proactive team and network collaborations.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in all bands).

If you don’t meet the required score you may be able to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register you must hold a conditional offer for your course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard.

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For health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professional education. In addition, students are able to pursue in depth research.

This course is designed to suit a range of health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professional education. In addition, students are able to pursue in depth a particular area of research interest.

Entry Requirements

The degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
or a nursing or allied health degree from this University or another recognised institution;
or an undergraduate degree in related health disciplines.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Eligible for Australian Research Scheme funding.

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Entry Requirements

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Provides the general knowledge and skills necessary to work in a Public Health environment as well as research methods and statistics. The research component enables students to focus in depth on their chosen area of public health.

This Research Masters course is an appropriate qualification for health professionals seeking to work in the public health domain.

Entry Requirements

Relevant undergraduate degree.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Research degree.

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Research in Health Practice is a modular postgraduate programme which has been designed to meet the professional needs of a range of health and social care practitioners who are interested in developing their skills as researchers in practice.

This flexible programme enables you to build knowledge and skills in designing and conducting programmes of research. Most appealing is the online aspect, meaning that you can remain within the practice area whilst gaining an all-important Masters level qualification (helping you progress to specialist practitioner or consultant level within the NHS).

The programme provides an innovative and integrated blend of knowledge-based, activity-based and experiential learning, underpinned by self-reflection and peer review. A virtual learning environment will form the focus for organising the learning, providing a platform for discussion and sharing of ideas.

By utilising web-based delivery blended with Summer Schools (typically five days in length), the programme aims to meet the learning needs of busy health and social care practitioners. Learning is supported throughout the programme by a Personal Development Adviser (PDA) who will utilise learning needs analysis and personal development planning techniques to provide motivation.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements
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First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university, or
two years post-qualification, graduation or registration experience in an appropriate context (normally health, social care, education or clinical/medical context)

English requirements
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Certificates must be dated to within two years of the start of the programme of study.

IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components), or
TOEFL 92 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components.
If you wish to improve your English proficiency before commencing your studies, pre-sessional language training can be arranged through the English Language Centre.

References
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One reference is required, either an academic reference or a practice based/employer reference.

Other Fees

Notes

This course is available as part -time.

To complement the online resources, students should attend face-to-face teaching events at various stages of the programme.

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