Health and Social Care

On the Health and Social Care program from Sheffield Hallam University you'll be based in the Applied Health and Social Care Research Centre. The impact of research is recognised as internationally excellent in the recent Research Excellence Framework 2021. The research methods training and specialist research skills will equip you to undertake real-world applied research.

You'll receive supervision from a team of active researchers working within one of our research groups and will benefit from joining the vibrant Postgraduate research community.

Key facts

• Develop specialist research knowledge and skills.

• Complete an independent research program.

• Acquire high-level transferable skills that will equip you for your future career.

Careers and opportunities

Research degrees are a vital qualification for most academic and research careers. The research training and the high-level transferable skills you’ll acquire are highly desirable across all sectors and will be a valuable asset whatever your career.

The postgraduate research programs have prepared previous students for careers in

• health and social care education

• healthcare research

• clinical and professional leadership

• engagement in strategic organisations

Research groupings include:

• Applied Imaging
• Cancer Care
• Centre for Loneliness Studies
• Children, Young People & Families
• Health & Social Care Workforce
• Lifestyle, Exercise & Nutrition Improvement
• Long-term Conditions & Multimorbidity