What will I learn?

Explore the fundamental concepts and methods of health-related research, medical statistics and how to critically appraise research literature and examine the practical and regulatory issues involved in designing and delivering clinical and health-related research projects.

Course description

This course is for people working, or aspiring to work, in the field of clinical or health-related research nationally or internationally. It is a route into research within healthcare, clinical research, academic or commercial settings and is excellent preparation for doctoral/PhD study.

We鈥檒l provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to initiate and undertake high-quality clinical or health-related research projects. You鈥檒l have the opportunity to critically appraise the methods and results of existing research and explore the implications of research for clinical and health-related practice.

By the end of the course, you鈥檒l be able to undertake and manage research and be prepared for research careers within national and international clinical and health-related settings. Students will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

There are two routes available:

Standard route
NIHR route for Academic Clinical Fellows in Medicine and Dentistry.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

Which department am I in?

University of Sheffield

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

拢27,650.00 (US$ 35,708) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Sheffield

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

S10 2TN, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree or a relevant medical degree. We may also consider your application if you do not meet the standard academic requirements but you have considerable relevant professional experience in public health. We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each other component, or equivalent. TOEFL: Overall score of 88 with a minimum of 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking and 19 in Writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.