Course summary
Develop the skills needed to contribute to research that tackles global health challenges by preventing illnesses and improving healthcare through community and hospital-based research and methodological innovations. Work alongside renowned researchers to produce groundbreaking world-leading research, with the ultimate goal of improving human health and wellbeing. Course highlights This programme will give you the quality research training you need to enable you to conduct independent investigative research in a range of research areas in Applied Health including:
- Biostatistics, Evidence Synthesis and Test Evaluation
- Child, Maternal and Lifestyle
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Management
- Health Economics
- Health Informatics and Patient Reported Outcomes
- Social Studies in Medicine
- Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
- Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
- Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
- An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
- State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to: -TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing. -Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills. -Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. -LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill. If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Entry requirements
2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject area
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT