Program Description

Focusing on a health or social care research area that interests you, this course gives you the opportunity to develop the skills to design, carry out and report a research study that’s clinically applicable, scientifically sound and relevant to patients. Why study MSc Health Research at BU?

• This course is also available to be taken as individual CPD units
• Research is a fundamental part of providing evidence-based health and social care, ensuring it is based on areas that are of relevance to both clinicians and patients alike
• The course takes you through the research process from formulating a suitable research question to designing the study and collecting appropriate data and reporting the findings
• Create research outputs to contribute to a portfolio of research experience suitable for applications related to future research study or to further your career in a research team
• You’ll learn from and work with academics and clinicians experienced in conducting health and social care research
• With a strong focus on involving members of the public and patient groups in your research, you’ll be given training on involving them throughout the process.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirement:-
  • Indian Students:-You need to have an Indian Bachelor’s (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant subject and to have met the minimum required grades
  • Arab Students:-You are eligible to apply for a taught Master’s programme if you have: Bachelor’s degree
• The normal requirements for embarking upon this degree are:
  • A Bachelors Honours degree with 55%-60%]
  • Experience or insight into related work/study/research is usually required. Health and social care professionals with non-traditional academic backgrounds will also be considered.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

• IELTS waiver for Indian Student:-
  • IELTS waiver is given to State Boards Only from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka State.
  • MoI accepted if UG completed in past One year from the Course application date)