MRes Health and Care Research at University of Essex

Programme overview

The Masters in Health and Social Care Research (MRes) at the University of Essex prepares health and social care practitioners for a range of research careers. It provides practitioners with a framework for the evaluation of health and social care practice to support reliable, evidence-based decision-making. Applications from all health and social care practitioners are welcomed.

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: Dissertation, Research Placement, Introduction to Health Informatics and Applied Epidemiology, Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation, Qualitative Health Research, Statistical Analysis, Survey Research Methods, Health Economics, Literature Review and Critical Appraisal.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with: An honours degree, at grade 2:2 or above or international equivalent. AND Applicants must be registered with one of the following regulatory bodies: Academy for Healthcare Science General Chiropractic Council General Dental Council General Medical Council General Optical Council General Osteopathic Council General Pharmaceutical Council Health and Care Professions Council Nursing and Midwifery Council Social Work England Successful completion of the course is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,000 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

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