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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Health Research Methods

University of Birmingham
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1 yearDuration
£5,625Per Year (Intl)
£11,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PgDip Health Research Methods at University of Birmingham. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our most reliable knowledge about health, diseases and their treatment comes from high-quality research. This programme will develop your skills to understand or undertake the critical elements in planning, performing, analysing and applying research in (non-laboratory) healthcare and health-related settings. This programme is taught by leading researchers in applied healthcare. The skills you develop are vital for anyone wanting to begin or enhance their career in healthcare and health-related fields: from clinical and allied health professionals or healthcare providers, health and bi... International tuition fees are £5,625 per year, home/UK fees are £11,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Design and Planning in Healthcare
Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
Qualitative Research Methodologies
Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
Data Analysis for Health Research
Research Ethics and Governance
Implementing and Evaluating Health Interventions
Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,625

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£5,625

Home Student Fee

£11,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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