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.
Fact file
| Course code |
NURS4049 |
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| Target students |
Students following the ESRC Doctoral Training Programme or undertaking postgraduate study with an interest in mixed methods research in health care.
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| Prerequisite |
Open to students with an interest in mixed methods research in health care.
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| Credits |
10 |
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| Academic level |
4
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| Duration |
May to August 2027
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| Price |
£539
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| Application deadline |
26 February 2027
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This is one of a number of courses offered as part of the Nottingham ESRC Doctoral Training Programme. The course considers exploring the philosophical and practical foundations for using mixed methods in health research. Mixed methods research is explored by considering issues around conceptualising and designing mixed methods research to selecting methods, analysing and interpreting data and reporting findings. The course is delivered online with live workshops on two separate days with pre-recorded lectures and group work to be completed prior to the workshops.
- 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
This course is delivered entirely online with pre-recorded lectures, small group work and two live online workshops.
Total student activity: 100 hours
Delivery Dates (Online Only): 14 and 21 May 2027
Ways to apply for this course
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