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Centre for Health and Population Sciences

The Centre for Health and Population Sciences (CHaPS) is focused on addressing the major population and healthcare issues of today.

How we are addressing population science research

Our interdisciplinary, collaborative approach brings together researchers from Hull York Medical School and the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. Expertise spans several fields, including medicine, nursing, psychology, health economics, and trial methodologies. This rich diversity allows us to explore our three specialist areas: mental health, global health, and nutrition.

We are committed to conducting applied health research that directly influences patient care. Our research is swiftly translated into practical solutions that positively impact on people's lives.

Our objectives

Advancing evidence-based research

Our research is improving health and healthcare systems. Our focus is generating robust research evidence and effectively applying it in policy and practice to bring about meaningful change.

Fostering collaboration

The collective strengths within Hull York Medical School and the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York amplifies our ability to address complex health challenges and drive transformative solutions.

Building capacity through education

We are dedicated to building capacity in evidence-based practices in healthcare training. We contribute to the development and delivery of education and training programmes within Hull York Medical School and associated departments at the University of York.

Meet our staff
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A unique collaboration

CHaPS is a partnership between Hull York Medical School and the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. CHaPS includes researchers from the following research groups: 

We also consolidate expertise from two major centres at the University of York:

  • Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
    Our collaboration with this Centre, known for significant reviews and contributions to Cochrane, reinforces our commitment to robust evidence dissemination.
  • Centre for Health Economics
    This Centre delivers high-quality research, particularly focused on Singapore, adding a unique dimension to our research. 

Research opportunities

Undergraduate

Members of the Centre are actively involved in teaching the students of Hull York Medical School and run a number of Scholarship and Special Interest Programmes. We make significant contributions to the design, delivery, assessment and management of the medical curriculum.

We welcome Hull York Medical School Medicine students to conduct research with us during their Scholarship and Special Interest Programme, their elective, or through the Wellcome Trust-funded INSPIRE initiative.

Postgraduate

We offer postgraduate training opportunities at both PhD and MD level. In addition to specific skills developed during the research project, we ensure that a range of generic cross-disciplinary skills are developed through a postgraduate training scheme.

We encourage any individuals interested in pursuing research degrees with us to contact us directly. Informal contact can be made with potential project supervisors or through Sandi Newby, who will forward your details to the appropriate supervisor.

Members of CHaPS also contribute to the taught MPH in Public Health and MSc in Health Research programmes and lead the MSc in Mental Health Research run by the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. There is also an option to undertake an MSc by Research with us at Hull York Medical School. This option is often chosen by Academic Training Fellows but is also available to others.

Contact us

We welcome enquiries about our research, or if you are interested in collaborating, visiting or postgraduate study with us.