Overview

Research Methods in Health and Social Care Practice from Edinburgh Napier University has a competitive edge over other taught MSc programmes that focus on research methods, as it has a strong focus on the long-term strategic process of how a problem is addressed in practice, i.e., developing and shifting focus from understanding a problem right through to designing solutions, and then implementing and evaluating them.

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The programme takes a practical and applied approach and will equip you with the relevant transferable academic skills, professional/practical skills and knowledge to practice in a manner that informs your ability to plan, prepare and produce high quality, impactful and authentic outputs.
You will gain skills, knowledge and understanding of quantitative, mixed and qualitative methods to evaluate complex interventions within health and/or social care practice. The programme also focusses on developing your interest, knowledge and understanding of how impact/practice changed can be achieved through the balancing of quality improvement and research.
Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you will develop an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in planning and implementing a research study (within health and social care practice). The programme and module teaching are delivered online using the university virtual learning environment (Moodle). They include learning activities as well as personal study and preparation for assignments.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing Real World Research Skills
Qualitative & Mixed Methods
Quantitative Methods
Quantitative Data Analysis
Qualitative and Mixed Method Data Analysis
Developing Interventions for Real World Impact

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 302 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above, or equivalent. We look for applicants to have a relevant background in Health, Health Sciences, Social Care or Social Sciences in order to be eligible for the programme.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

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Tuition Fee

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International

2959 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2959 GBP per module during 24 months.
National

1160 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1160 GBP per module during 24 months.

Funding

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