Swansea University 2022 Postgraduate Prospectus

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 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 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

RESEARCH COURSES Entry Requirements PhD/MPhil/MRes/MSc By Research: Applicants must hold an initial UK degree or an equivalent qualification, and would typically have achieved, or be predicted to achieve a minimum classification of 2:1 or equivalent. MD Degrees: Applicants should typically have a Bachelor of Medicine or Surgery awarded at least three years prior to the submission of the thesis. English Language Requirement IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE STUDIES MSc By Research/MPhil/PhD/MD FT PT We invite applications from well- qualified candidates whose research interests correspond to the following expert-led research themes: • Biomarkers and Genes • Medical Devices • Microbes and Immunity • Patient and Population Health and Informatics You will benefit from strong links with the NHS and we welcome applications from candidates with a clinical research interest in: • Accidents • Ageing

• Ambulatory Care • Burns and Plastics • Cancer • Cardiovascular Disease

• Diabetes • Epilepsy

• Gastroenterology • Hospital at Home • Immunology • Infectious Diseases • Pre-hospital Care • Psychiatry • Rheumatology • Trauma Surgery

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

of research opportunities • Practice-focused learning

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