Health Research Methods PgDip
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The global burden of disease and challenges of safe and accessible health services means that more than ever we need to be developing, testing, evaluating and implementing evidence-based healthcare in highly complex situations.
This programme has been designed to give you the skills and knowledge to enact meaningful change and gain a comprehensive grounding in health services research methods as a platform for developing a career as a health researcher.
It is suitable for those from a wide variety of backgrounds including:
- Science, mathematics and social science graduates
- Medical researchers
- Academic clinical fellows
- Nurses
- Allied healthcare
- Healthcare professionals wishing to develop their research skills
You will be taught by the leading international experts and authors in complex interventions research methods. Topics such as patient and public involvement, collaborative working, evidence-based practice, complex interventions, health economics, clinical trials and medical statistics will provide a common thread that runs throughout the programme.
Previous topics that students have chosen for independent study include:
- Exploring facilitators and barriers of patients’ trust in clinical pharmacists in Primary Care.
- Improving the physical health monitoring of patients taking Clozepine.
- Intravenous antimicrobial therapy in the home.
- Effectiveness of group psychological interventions in reducing the burden for caregivers of patients with dementia residing in the community.
- To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 6.5
- All Degrees
Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant clinical or professional experience may be taken into consideration as evidence of equivalency. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required.
Please visit the entry requirements section of our website for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.
Please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.
International students are normally subject to visa regulations which prevent part-time study. It is recommended that international students apply for the level of the final award you intend to complete i.e. PGCert, PGDip or Masters, due to the associated cost and requirements for a Tier 4 student Visa.
Accreditation of prior learning for Masters courses in Healthcare and Medicine
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is a process whereby students, who have already gained relevant skills and knowledge prior to the start of their course, may be granted a partial credit exemption from their programme instead of unnecessarily repeating work. Please visit our website to find out more about APL.
For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.
See all 35 university rankings of University of Exeter
About University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.
List of 469 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Exeter - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Exeter
-
Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Health Sciences (with Foundation Year) CertHE | Teesside University | - | 5% | 65% | £9250 | £15000 | 103 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Education for the Health Professions PgCert | Swansea University | - | - | - | £2850 £3000 | £6650 £7000 | - | Swansea | On campus Part-time | |
Health Research and Statistics PgCert | The University of York | - | - | - | £2500 £2650 | £5565 £5980 | - | York | On campus Part-time | |
Health Sciences CertHE | Teesside University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Non-Medical Prescribing SCC | University of Chester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Chester | On campus Part-time | |
Health Research PgCert | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry | On campus Part-time | |
Health Research PgCert | University of Oxford | - | - | - | - | - | - | Oxford | On campus Part-time | |
Health Research PgDip | University of Leeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | Leeds | On campus Part-time | |
Health Research Methods PgDip | University of Exeter | - | - | - | - | - | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Health Research Methods PgDip | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | On campus Part-time |