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Overview
Health research is essential to generate evidence to protect and promote the health of individuals and populations. In this online module of Study Design for Health Research in University of Stirling you will develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of methodology and study design for health research. This would be essential for any employment in the health research sector.
Objectives
Learning outcomes of this module are:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of different research methodologies and their philosophical foundations.
Compare a range of qualitative and quantitative study designs relevant to health and social care research.
Critically evaluate different study designs for answering specific research questions.
Apply knowledge to identify challenges inherent in conducting research studies in practice and potential strategies to address these challenges.
Programme Structure
You will explore:
- different research approaches and their philosophical underpinnings;
- the range of study designs used to address different research questions in health;
- the challenges of conducting health research in practice.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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80
OR 4
PTE Academic 60
IELTS 6
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Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
OR 4
PTE Academic 60
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a second-class honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
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Applies to youCitizens or residents989 GBP / full≈ 989 GBP / full
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