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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Health Research

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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6 monthsDuration
£19,833Per Year (Intl)
£8,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PgCert Health Research at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 6-month part-time structure. Designed and delivered by active applied health and social care researchers, our course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to progress your research career. Designed to fit around your personal and professional commitments, the PG Cert and PG Dip courses in Health Research deliver introductory research methods training designed to inspire the next generation of applied health, healthcare and social care researchers. Our courses are ideal for health and social care professionals, those already working in research and those who have an interest in applied health, healthcare a... International tuition fees are £19,833 per year, home/UK fees are £8,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Design and Methods in Health and Social Care
Quantitative Data Analysis for Health Research
Qualitative Research Approaches in Applied Health
Research Ethics and Governance in Healthcare
Critical Appraisal of Health Research Literature
Big Data and Routine Health Data Analysis
Applied Health Research in Practice
Research Dissemination and Implementation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,833

per year

Total Course Cost (6 months)£19,833

Home Student Fee

£8,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK fees £8,500 (Total) International fees £19,833 (Total)

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,000£27,500£30,500
5 years£17,500£25,500£33,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
67%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers Health Research as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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