MSc in Social Science Applied to Health

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University of Leicester

Comments about MSc in Social Science Applied to Health - At the institution - Leicester - Leicestershire

• Objectives
  To provide students with an understanding of how social science disciplines can provide a theoretical, empirical and methodological foundation for structuring inquiry and developing the evidence-base in areas related to health and healthcare.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements Normally at least a good second class honours degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification. For candidates without a first degree or equivalent, relevant professional experience (at least five years) and/or qualifications in health or social care research, practice or management will also be considered.
• Academic title
  MSc in Social Science Applied to Health
• Course description
  Course modules
  
  -Foundations of Research Practice*
  -Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods*; or
  -Qualitative Research Practice*
  -Research in Context
  -Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis
  -Advanced Data Analysis
  -Epidemiology
  -Primary Care Research: Theory and Practice
  -Sociology of Health and Illness*
  -Health Psychology*
  -Quality and Safety in Healthcare
  -• Dissertation*
  -*Compulsory course element
  
  Teaching and assessment methods
  Modules are taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, practical exercises, small group seminars and independent study, with invited contributions from NHS practitioners and managers.
  
  The course is assessed by a combination of coursework, examination and, for those continuing to MSc level, by dissertation. Students who complete a specified 60 credits of the course may choose to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Services Research; those who successfully complete all the taught modules, but who do not wish to proceed to the dissertation may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Research

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