MSc Applied Health and Care Research

University of Kent School of Social Sciences

Part time September, January MSc 2 years part-time 19 January 2026 15 September 2025

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About the course

Overview

What is the difference between evaluation and research? What are the evaluative approaches used in the health and care services today? How does evidence-based research influence healthcare practice?

On this course you’ll ask these key questions and many more as you master the basics of research design, ethics and how to design a research protocol. You'll cover key areas in this field including the formative, process and summative research, realistic evaluation, case study design and evaluation methods, action research and participatory methods.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree in social sciences, an interest in the chosen topic area and a clear idea of your proposed thesis topic. We will consider candidates with professional qualifications alone and/or relevant experience in the health service.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifictions and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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Fees

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Where will I study?

University of Kent

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