Swansea University Postgraduate Prospectus 2021

MEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

RESEARCH IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION MRes/DProf FT PT These Professional Doctorate research degrees are aimed at generating evidence for the education of Health Professionals. They are suitable for anyone who wishes to undertake rigorous, practice focused research into the education of health professionals. Trainees are also welcome. Candidates can enrol for either a short, master's level programme (MRes) or a long, Doctoral Level research degree (DProf) in a programme which combines an initial taught phase with supervised research. The research is normally undertaken in, and on, the student’s workplace. Key features include: • Full training and support in a broad range of research methods • Focused, taught analysis of the evidence base for current practise in health professions education • Supported development of a research proposal, including literature review, methodological approaches and ethical approval • Support from an outstanding community of experienced researchers to address specific training and research needs • Use of an experienced supervisory team approach to ensure broad support across a range of needs • Emphasis is research-on, meaning research can be conducted in place of work

• Diabetes • Epilepsy

HEALTH INFORMATICS MRes PT The developing discipline of health informatics is becoming an increasingly important component of health provision in the 21st Century. The MRes in Health Informatics is designed for those with experience in health informatics and who want to make a contribution to the field by helping develop the knowledge base. The focus is on primary research, with skills developed over two years. The research project may be undertaken within your own place of work. Key features include: • Focus on primary research • Research skills developed through three short modules as you develop your own health informatics research project in the first nine months of the course • The second year comprises supervised completion of a research-based thesis • The research is supported within an organisation with a strong research reputation and you will have one-to-one supervision at all stages of the research process • Through partnerships with

• Gastroenterology • Hospital at home • Infectious diseases • Pre-hospital care • Psychiatry

• Rheumatology • Trauma surgery APPLIED ANALYTICAL SCIENCE (LCMS) MRes FT PT World demand for mass spectrometry and chromatography has grown at an unprecedented rate, with qualified graduates in short supply and highly sought after. The unique combination of industry participation and course content will provide you with a vocationally- relevant qualification with invaluable training and experience sought in the UK and worldwide. The programme is designed in two phases: Taught Modules: • Data analysis and method development • Mass spectrometry – basics and fundamentals • Professional management of laboratory practice • Separation science and sample handling Research: • Master’s level research project, focused on your own research interests and existing practice

National Health Service (NHS) bodies in Wales, we are able to offer a range

of research opportunities • Practice-focused learning

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