Diploma in Integrative Healthcare Research

Advance your research skills and contribute to the future of Integrative Healthcare

START DATE

Multiple intakes across the year

DURATION:

1 Year

Minimum recommended study time: 8-10 hours per week 

CREDITS:

60 credits at

master’s level 7

 

Overview

The Diploma in Integrative Healthcare Research is a Level 7 Diploma designed for healthcare professionals and practitioners who want to deepen their research skills and make a meaningful contribution to integrative healthcare practice, policy or business.

This part-time, blended learning programme supports learners to design, carry out and present an original research project in an area of Integrative Healthcare aligned with their professional interests. Graduates develop the academic, practical and critical thinking skills needed to apply research confidently within healthcare, education or business contexts.

Compulsary Module:

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Advanced Research Skills (20 credits)

This module supports learners to develop a strong foundation in research methodology relevant to Integrative Healthcare.

You will:

  • Explore research philosophy and design

  • Learn qualitative and quantitative methods

  • Understand different research types (academic, evaluation, audit, market research)

  • Develop your own research idea and produce a full research protocol

  • Address ethical considerations and project planning

Choose one of the following research pathways:

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Transforming Business Practice (40 credits)

Designed for learners aiming to develop or transform their business practice.

You will:

  • Complete an original programme of market research

  • Use appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods

  • Work to Market Research Society ethical standards

  • Produce a market research report and business recommendations

Transforming Healthcare (40 credits)

Designed for learners seeking to contribute to academic or healthcare research.

You will:

  • Complete an original research project in integrative healthcare

  • Develop advanced research and critical thinking skills

  • Produce a draft journal article as your dissertation

  • Gain ethical approval through NCIM’s governance processes

  • Manage and deliver your research project to publication-ready standard

Learners are encouraged to present their work at conferences or submit for publication following completion.

Download Full Diploma Prospectus (includes Diploma in Integrative Research)

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

  • Level 6 qualification (Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent

  • Graduates of the Diploma in Integrative Healthcare may enter via progression route

  • All applicants are invited to an exploratory conversation with the Extended Diploma Lead

Additional requirements

  • Background in medicine or healthcare

  • A clear research idea aligned with NCIM’s research criteria

  • Willingness to undertake ethical and governance approvals where required

  • English language proficiency at IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) if English is not your first language

Please note: NCIM cannot support clinical trials or research conducted on NHS premises.

If you have any questions about the Diploma in Integrative Research
please get in touch with our Education Team by emailing [email protected]