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Social Sciences Research for Healthcare

MSc

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This Master’s course taught me the fundamentals of research. This gave me a strong foundation to successfully apply for a PhD.

Monica, Social Sciences Research for Healthcare MSc

Entry requirements

  • GCSE or equivalent English and Maths at minimum of C (or 4)
  • Undergraduate degree, at least 2.1 or international equivalent in relevant subject

We may consider lower qualifications if you have appropriate professional experience, in which case we will review a written work sample with your application and hold an interview. 

English language requirements

Non-UK applicants need to achieve IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in the four sub-tests (speaking, listening, reading and writing).

Learning and assessment

You will learn through lectures, workshops, debates, case–based interdisciplinary problems and collaborative learning. You will also be able to attend training at our White Rose Doctoral Programme training partner institutions to develop further your networks and interdisciplinary research skills.

Much of your learning time will be dedicated to directed study, related to your own subject area. This will give you the opportunity to practice and develop the knowledge, skills and practices necessary to become an independent researcher. The learning process will be supported by formative and summative feedback, reflection on learning experiences and tutorials.The programme aims to make use of your own experiences, allow choice in learning and your dissertation module (M4 Independent Research Project).

You will receive regular support from your personal academic tutor to receive formative feedback on your work, identify your learning needs and set your personal learning objectives.

We utilise our virtual learning environment to ensure materials are accessible and our eportfolio system enables you to demonstrate your development over time.

This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.