COURSE CURRICULUM

The Health and Education MSc offers a comprehensive program that combines rigorous research training with opportunities for specialised study to support career development in health and social care education. Core modules, including Research Theory and Application for Health Professionals, Quantitative Research Methods, Research Methods and Critical Appraisal, Research Ethics and Integrity in Health and Social Care, Philosophies of Research, Research Methods in Community Research, Qualitative Research, and the Dissertation, provide students with a strong foundation in designing, conducting, and evaluating research. These modules emphasise ethical practice, critical appraisal, and the application of research to inform evidence-based practice in health and education contexts. In addition to the core curriculum, students can select from a range of option modules to tailor their studies to their professional interests and aspirations. Options include Promoting Health, Wellbeing and Resilience Through Participation, Principles of Health Promotion and Behaviour Change, Integrated Care for the Older Person, Sustainable Healthcare Principles, Exploring Pain, Critical Approaches to Enabling Behaviour Change for Health Improvement, and Physical Activity and Exercise Rehabilitation. This flexibility allows students to develop expertise in areas such as health promotion, integrated care, behaviour change, rehabilitation, and sustainable healthcare. The program equips graduates with the knowledge, research skills, and professional competencies necessary to enhance teaching practice, lead educational initiatives, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of health and social care services.