Master of Science - Social Sciences Research for Healthcare

Master of Science - Social Sciences Research for Healthcare is mapped against the following quality criteria:

• The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Postgraduate Training and Development Guidelines • The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership requirements • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) objectives • Vitae Researcher Development Framework • The programme is suitable for graduates from a broad range of disciplines and is also ideal for healthcare professionals interested in developing a portfolio of social sciences research skills.

In addition, it provides a thorough research training programme designed to prepare students for PhD applications.

The programme includes 60 credits that allow students to select Master’s modules from across the University portfolio — including psychology and sociology, healthcare, health technology, and public health — to meet individual development needs.

It offers a unique opportunity for participants to build an understanding of the principles of research design and strategies within a multidisciplinary environment created by staff and students from various healthcare professions.

Students will develop a variety of advanced research skills and analytical techniques relevant to their respective fields of study, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods. They also gain knowledge of research management, dissemination, and impact consistent with professional practice and the principles of research ethics.