School of Health & Related Research (ScHARR)
MSc in Health and Social Care Research by Distance Learning
This distance learning MSc will be of interest to those who wish to gain skills in research methods applied to health and social care, either for a career in research or as part of their professional work. It also forms the perfect basis for a subsequent PhD.
You can study this degree flexibly, over two or three years. It covers both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods including computer-aided analysis. The course uses a variety of assessment methods suited to a problem-based, adult-learning approach, including essays, reports, portfolios of work and a final dissertation. The option to study for a postgraduate diploma or certificate is also available.