MRes Health Sciences at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The MRes Health Sciences at Cardiff Met is part of the university-wide MRes programme, combining an 80-credit taught phase with a 100-credit independent research phase culminating in a substantial research project in a specialist subject.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Duration: 18-24 months full time; 36-48 months part time. | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The taught phase has 40 credits of core research modules (including Developing Your Research Idea and a choice of quantitative, mixed-methods or qualitative research skills) and 40 credits of subject-aligned modules, followed by a 100-credit dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepares candidates for a PhD or taught doctorate or for research-based employment, with skills in research design, methods, ethics and critical writing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline; candidates with exceptional and extensive management work experience may also be considered. Application with CV, degree transcript, module syllabi and prior dissertations, personal statement, a research proposal (maximum 1,500 words) and academic references; shortlisted applicants are interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6.5 in Reading and Writing, or equivalent; international applicants cannot bring dependants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 18-24 months full time; 36-48 months part time.

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