PGCert Health Research and Statistics

University of York Department of Health Sciences

Full time & Part time September PGCert 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Award winner

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About the course

Gain a solid grounding in the quantitative methods used in health, medical and social sciences research

Develop the skills you need to undertake analytical research in the fields of healthcare, medicine or social sciences.

The course gives you the chance to get hands-on with real datasets, as well as getting to grips with the theory behind the practice.

This course is very flexible, with some of the modules available as distance learning options, making it a great choice for those who wish to work alongside furthering their studies.

Entry Requirements

2:2 or equivalent with the ability to demonstrate that you have the necessary knowledge of and interest in a relevant area of health sciences. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and we follow the University’s Equal Opportunities policy.

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

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Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of York

York is a high-performing Russell Group university and one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research. Our focus on teaching and research excellence has resulted in consistently high rankings in the UK and a first-class reputation across the globe. York was ranked 10th for research excellence in Times Higher Education's most recent ranking of Research Excellence Framework (2021). Eight of the University’s academic departments were ranked in the top five for their subject while 12 were in the top ten in terms of research impact. We believe passionately in delivering research-led teaching to help students develop skills needed for success in a competitive global workplace. We’re located in the beautiful, historic city of York - consistently voted as one of the friendliest, safest and best places to live in the UK - while our incredible green campus boasts modern facilities and accommodation.

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

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