MRes Public Health at University of Chester

This course is designed for individuals who wish to advance their research interests in the field of public health. It will enhance your practical understanding of research methodologies, assisting you in the detailed process of creating research questions, designing robust studies, collecting and analysing quantitative and/or qualitative data, and ultimately producing original primary research that contributes to the dynamic field of public health.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society  |  Department: School of Health, Nutrition and Sport  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2026, January 2027, October 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On the course you will join the Master of Public Health students for two modules (one core and one optional). This will provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow public health students. Core modules include PH7110 - Research in Public Health Practice, MRes Research Project in Public Health.

Career pathways

By completing an MRes in Public Health, you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in research, analysis and evaluation, which will serve as great preparation for a career in research in Public Health either in an academic setting or in the commercial or public sector. These skills are also transferable to non-research-oriented roles within project management or to healthcare settings.

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