Master of Philosophy - Health Policy

Explore Health Policy at Swansea University! Develop key skills in a supportive research environment. Apply now to enhance your career in healthcare.

Exploring the decision-making processes within health services in the UK and abroad, Swansea University's research work supports policy changes that improve outcomes both for patients and healthcare practitioners Swansea has specific expertise in finance and service contracting, policy implementation studies, quality systems and public involvement. Over the course of their studies, students 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 students include purchaser provider reforms, national health insurance system design, the UK private medical insurance sector, and public and patient involvement. Students at Swansea University's College of Human and Health Sciences will benefit from a dynamic and supportive research environment with many opportunities to make connections across disciplines and develop links with organizations and policy makers both in the UK and abroad. As such, students can be confident that their research will inform and be informed by the wider healthcare environment. According to the most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2014-2021, over 75% of research carried out at the college was of international or world-leading quality.