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Health Research Methods

University of Nottingham
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #97
Tuition GBP 15,140 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,630 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nottingham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Health Research Methods at University of Nottingham is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Health Research Methods programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,140 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,630 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health Research Methods programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. One 20 credit choice subject-specific module relating to their chosen pathway in the first semester
  2. One or two 20 credit choice subject specific modules in the second semester
  3. One or three 10 credit choices of Advanced Specialist modules
  4. Plus a 60 credit 15,000-word subject specific dissertation and a 10 credit research management skills portfolio

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Entry requirements:To apply for the MA Research Methods you should have a first or upper-second-class honours degree or equivalent and an interest in research.
  • IELTS:6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic:62 (minimum 55)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,140 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,630 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,140 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,630 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Nottingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham, United Kingdom

TheUniversity of Nottinghamis a publicresearch universityinNottingham, England. It was founded asUniversity College Nottinghamin 1881, and was granted aroyal charteras a university in 1948.

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months