Admissions Tutor: Dr Bronagh Walsh
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 7991
Email: bmw@southampton.ac.uk
Website: www.southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences
This innovative programme is run jointly by the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research and the Faculty of Health Sciences, and offers graduates from a range of clinical backgrounds a first postgraduate step in developing and combining research skills applied to clinical practice. Assessment methods are designed to help you integrate theory and practice; maximise critical thinking skills; and advance your clinical research skills.
Programme structure
You may choose to exit the programme at an earlier stage, with either a PG Cert (60 credits) or a PG Dip (120 credits).
Core modules: Research skills in health and social care; Advanced research skills (quantitative and qualitative); dissertation
Key facts
Entry requirements: Lower second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved higher education institution; current relevant job contract in a clinical and/or research area. If you do not meet these criteria, you will be considered for admission if you can provide evidence of appropriate qualifications (eg diploma in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, nursing, or speech and language therapy). If you do not have an honours degree, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of continued professional and educational development
Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2–5 years (part-time)
Assessment: Research proposal, critical appraisal of literature, presentations, project reports, empirical dissertation
Start date: October
Intake: 12
Applying: University application form with transcripts
Closing date: 30 June (later applications will be considered)
Funding: Self-funding or employer sponsorship
Fees: See programme fees page.
Careers: Clinical academia, clinical research
Find out more at www.southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences.