Research Methods for Health PGCert: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Aberdeen, UK

Research Methods for Health PGCert

UK

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (8 Months)

Tuition fees
£697.50 (75,997) Month
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Online

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Online/Distance with attendance (8 Months)

Tuition fees
£697.50 (75,997) Month
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Online

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

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