MRes Medicine at University of Leeds

The MRes Medicine is a research-based course designed to resemble a mini-PhD, training students to become scientists or scientifically literate clinicians. Students undertake a nine-month research project in one of the School of Medicine's institutes, with self-designed projects possible. The project starts in early September with a proposal, with the report due mid-June and oral presentations in July.

Department: School of Medicine  |  Duration: 12 months full time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Methods in Biomedical Research (15 credits), Research Project in Medicine (120 credits), Paper Criticism in Medicine (15 credits) and Publication Review and Dissemination (15 credits). Optional modules include Applied Qualitative Health Research and Informatics and Data Science in Health Care and Research. Project areas include applied health, cancer and pathology, cardiovascular, genes and development, medical education and musculoskeletal topics.

Career pathways

Intended for those pursuing a career in academic medicine research; graduates use it as a springboard to a PhD, industry or a clinical academic position. For medical students it can strengthen applications for NHS Specialist Training posts.

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