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to Main Menu This well-established course aims to equip social scientists to contribute to teaching, research and administration in the medical and health field and to open up the area for sociological enquiry. The course offers students a firm foundation in sociological research methodology and statistics as well as in-depth study of the theoretical and empirical basis for sociological study of health and disease and health care. The course may be taken in full-time mode (12 months) or part-time mode (24 months). Teaching for part-time students takes place during the day and normally requires attendance at college for one full day per week over two years, with some additional half days and study time required.
Applicants should normally have a first or upper second class honours degree in sociology or a related discipline. Students not meeting these requirements but with appropriate professional experience may be considered but may be required to take an assessed reading course or the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Studies before entry.
The core courses are:
Students are assessed by one unseen paper, two seen papers requiring three 2,000 word essays, and a 10,000 word dissertation on a subject of the student's choice.
The MSc is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council for the receipt of advanced course studentships with both 'R' (Research) and 'P' (Priority) weighting. The course has also been recognised for Medical Research Council studentships as providing appropriate training for health services research.
Further information is available from the Course Director, Professor Michael Bury, or the Course Secretary, Ms Karen Caley (01784 443687).
Last modified: 20.09.95