MSc by Research Health and Wellbeing (IHWR) at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This Master's by Research, supervised through the Institute for Health and Wellbeing Research (IHWR), provides independent study within a structured academic environment, with a research programme agreed with the supervisor that gives effective training in research methods. Students enrol for one year full-time or two years part-time; overseas students are eligible for full-time study only.

Faculty: Research Graduate School | Department: Institute for Health and Wellbeing Research (IHWR) | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: March, October | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research culminating in a thesis, assessed by submission of the thesis followed by a presentation and oral examination.

Career pathways

The course develops skills such as experimental design, data analysis and communication of research findings, valued in academia and professional settings, and can lead to doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good Honours degree (2:2 or above) or a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any area, or an alternative UKVI-recognised English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,550 a year (2025/26). Research fee schedule 2025/26 (PhD, MPhil, MA/MSc by Research): £5,550 full-time (part-time £2,685); fees are fixed at admission for the duration of the course; bench fees of up to £7,000 a year may apply depending on the project. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2025/26). Research fee schedule 2025/26 (PhD, MPhil, MA/MSc by Research): £16,900 full-time for international students; bench fees of up to £7,000 a year may apply depending on the project. Source

Intake: March, October

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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