Methods in Applied Health Research CPD
5-6 non-consecutive days
Course information
Taught by Population Health Sciences
Course description
Course description
These short courses cover both theoretical and practical aspects of applied health research. The teaching draws on the internationally renowned research of the Department of Population Health Sciences as well as other experts at the University of Leicester.
These courses offer a sound grounding in research methods, practice and theory in applied health research as well as developing key transferable skills in critical appraisal, academic writing, project management and communication.
These three short courses are also modules within the MRes in Applied Health Research and is also part of the MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Please confirm in your application that your experience and your professional development aims are both appropriate to the course(s) you are applying for.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.5 in each element. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
Fees and funding
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
These courses are designed to help you in your existing work where that involves ensuring and promoting quality and safety in healthcare. They can also contribute to your career development by offering skills that are in acknowledged shortage in the health service, and which align with nationally recognised NHS criteria for promotion and job profiling.
Whether you're an employee looking to get ahead or an employer keen to develop the capabilities of your workforce, studying a short course with us will bring the resources of a leading University to your organisation.
Course structure
Available modules
Available modules
These courses offer a sound grounding in research methods, practice and theory in applied health research as well as developing key transferable skills in critical appraisal, academic writing, project management and communication. These three short courses are also modules within the MRes in Applied Health Research and are also part of the MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare and the MSc in Diabetes.
- Fundamentals of Applied Health Research
- Quantitative Methods in Applied Health Research
- Qualitative Methods in Applied Health Research
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Teaching and learning
Each course consists of five or six days of on-campus teaching in the form of lectures, seminars, group work, directed reading and case study analysis. Assessment includes written reports, group presentations and essays. Courses can be taken as attendance only.
Key dates
Fundamentals of Applied Health Research
- 7, 8 October 2024
- 11 October 2024
- 21, 22 October 2024
Quantitative Methods in Applied Health Research
- 4, 5 November 2024
- 18, 19 November 2024
- 3 December 2024
Qualitative Methods in Applied Health Research
- 8, 9 January 2025
- 22, 23 January 2025
- 5, 6 February 2025
Apply now
| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fundamentals of Applied Health Research | Qualification CPD | Duration 5 non-consecutive days | Start Dates October 2024 | Availability Apply Now |
| Course Quantitative Research Methods | Qualification CPD | Duration 5 non-consecutive days | Start Dates November 2024, December 2024 | Availability Apply Now |
| Course Qualitative Research Methods | Qualification CPD | Duration 6 non-consecutive days | Start Dates January 2025, February 2025 | Availability Apply Now |
