Health Research

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  • University/Institute Name University of York
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineAug 2026

Position Details (Master's)

Join the Health Research program at the University of York and learn how to apply a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods to current, pressing health issues and how to critically assess published research.  

The skills you gain on this Health Research degree offered by the University of York will enable you to pursue a career in research through academia and/or a combination of clinical healthcare practice.

Quick Facts:

  • You'll graduate with a multifaceted understanding of health research that is increasingly sought after in healthcare and research environments.
  • The course is flexible and can be delivered on a full or part-time basis, attracting people who might also be working alongside their study.
  • Graduates from this course have followed a broad range of careers. Many have taken up jobs in health research or have gone on to study for PhDs. Others have utilised their research knowledge within healthcare services or attained employment in health policy, including organisations such as the World Health Organization.

Career opportunities

  • PhD study
  • University research fellow
  • Research posts within the health sector
  • Health policy roles within state and third sector organisations

Courses include:

  • Epidemiology
  • Randomised Controlled Trials
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Qualitative Health Research
  • Health Economics

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026