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Health Policy, MPhil

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JUL

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Exploring the decision-making processes within health services in the UK and abroad, our research work supports policy changes that improve outcomes both for patients and healthcare practitioners. A PhD in Health Policy gives you the opportunity to pursue your particular personal or professional research interests in this diverse field. We have specific expertise in finance and service contracting, policy implementation studies, quality systems and public involvement. Over the course of your studies, you will develop and enhance transferable skills such as problem-solving, project management, and critical thinking that are valued in any professional setting. Recent research projects carried out by our students include purchaser-provider reforms, national health insurance system design, the UK private medical insurance sector, and public and patient involvement. As a student at our School of Health and Social Care, you will benefit from a dynamic and supportive research environment with many opportunities to make connections across disciplines and develop links with organisations and policymakers both in the UK and abroad. As such, you can be confident that your research will inform and be informed by the wider healthcare environment. Recent research funding and collaboration partners include: Welsh Government NHS Wales Public Health Wales European Union Amgen Europe Ministry of Defence GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals British Medical Association National Institute for Social Care and Health Research Astrazeneca The Wellcome Trust

Tuition fees

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£ 20,900per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Medicine

    12th out of 40 2

  • Entry standards

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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    21st

    12

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