Programme learning outcomes

Statement of purpose

This programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to design high-quality health research studies using appropriate methods and study designs. It comprises a portfolio of modules from key areas, including statistics, epidemiology and other health research methods: evidence synthesis, health economics, randomised controlled trials, qualitative research methods and measurement in health and disease. It will enable you either to develop advanced skills in applied statistical methods, or to develop a broader skills base across a range of study designs. The programme offers flexibility, with some modules offered as online or distance learning while others are campus-based. After completing the programme, you will be able to (re-)enter the employment sector equipped with knowledge and skills to advance your career in applied health research.

Programme learning outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

1. critically appraise and interpret findings from different health research study designs

2. evaluate and frame clear health research questions and consider which study designs might be suitable to address them

3. make informed decisions about the design of a health research study using the most appropriate research methodology 

4. plan and execute quantitative data analyses, using the most appropriate statistical tests and employing common statistical packages

5. prepare a health research report in accordance with journal standards