Learn to design and carry out healthcare research projects. Study part-time with active health researchers at an award-winning health sciences university. Learn to design effective, rigorous and ethical healthcare research projects.
Join an online Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods for Health that will prepare you to carry out healthcare research.
You’ll develop the skills and confidence to design and undertake research in your own workplace, and be more competitive in securing external funding for research projects.
You’ll learn to:
critically appraise research evidence (including systematic reviewing)
develop a research question and justify an appropriate study design
select the most suitable statistical method for analysis
choose the right methods to generate, handle and analyse qualitative data
interpret your findings.
You’ll be supported by internationally experienced active researchers. Their work informs government and healthcare organisations. They’ll share their experience and expertise with you as you build your skills.
Who is this online PgCert for
This distance-learning PgCert is designed to help healthcare professionals, policymakers and early-career researchers improve their research qualifications in their spare time. Studying part-time online, there’s no need to relocate or take a career break.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
30/11/2026
Start date
January 2027
Online
King's College,
Aberdeen,
AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Online
King's College,
Aberdeen,
AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom
A 2:2 (lower-second) health-related honours degree or be able to demonstrate evidence of equivalent experience in healthcare practice or research.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.