School of Health Sciences

Mixed Methods in Health Research 

Enable students to develop an understanding of the philosophical foundations of and the practical issues arising from adopting a mixed methods approach to health research.

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Course code NURS4049
Target students

Students following the ESRC Doctoral training programme or undertaking postgraduate study with an interest in mixed methods research in health care.

Prerequisite

Postgraduate students following the ESRC Doctoral training programme

Credits 10
Academic level

4

Duration

May 2025

Price

£478

Application deadline

2 December 2024

 

Overview

The course is one of a number of courses offered as part of the Universities ESRC doctoral training centre in advanced research methods. This course will explore the philosophical and practical foundations for using mixed methods in health research. Mixed methods research will be explored by considering issues around conceptualising and designing mixed methods research to selecting methods, analysing and interpreting data and reporting findings. In common with the other advanced courses offered by the ESRC DTC the course is offered as a two day workshop with additional guided reading and work.
 

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand mixed methods research designs, how and why they are used
  • Understand philosophical underpinnings of mixed methods research
  • Understand the key challenges associated with the use of mixed methods research
  • Apply, determine and develop a mixed methods research design
  • Critically evaluate mixed methods research studies
  • Reflect upon their own personal, professional and educational learning in relation to mixed methods research
 

How you will learn

Blended learning. Lecture engagement, guided online study, tutorials and independent learning.

Total student activity: 100 hours

 

Course dates

Delivery Dates (Online Only): 16 and 23 May 2025

 

 

Ways to apply for this course

When applying through MyNottingham please search and select ‘Health Sciences – No Award’ and enter the Module Code and Title of your chosen module in the Personal Statement section of the application form.

Postgraduate

Study at postgraduate level and add 20 credits to your learning record.

 
 

 

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School of Health Sciences

Medical School
Queen's Medical Centre
Nottingham, NG7 2HA

telephone: +44 (0)115 95 15559
email: HS-CPD@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk