Applied Health Research

Research into health and healthcare is essential for:

• understanding the causes, presentation and management of health conditions
• informing the development and evaluation of innovative health technologies, treatments, care pathways and services

• informing health policy decision making

Key facts

• The Applied Health Research course offered by University of Leicester will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills needed for health and healthcare research. You will be based within the Department of Health Sciences which has an international reputation for innovative research in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology and healthcare improvement. You will learn from researchers actively involved in tackling current health challenges and contributing to health policy and clinical practice changes.
• Our course combines research principles combined with practical examples of how novel research can be applied in real life health care settings. Our ongoing portfolio of research means that the curriculum and all your course materials will be relevant and based on the latest insights and understanding into current health care challenges.
• For many graduates our MRes has been a gateway to a research-based career or a means of advancing their career in health or social care using the transferable skills they have obtained. Others have found that the MRes is an excellent foundation for doctoral research and an academic career.

Courses included:

• Applied Health Research

• Quantitative Methods in Applied Health Research

• Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety

• Measuring and Monitoring in Healthcare

• Leading, Managing and Organising Quality and Safety in Healthcare