MRes Health Research (Online) at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The online MRes Health Research trains students in health research methodologies, how to conduct health research, and the ethics and application of these methods. It suits those from medicine, nursing, midwifery, allied health, social work and the social and natural sciences, and is recognised by the ESRC as training eligible for 1+3 awards.

Duration: MRes full-time: 12 months; MRes part-time: 24 to 36 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time (online) | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivered entirely online through lectures, online resources and live virtual classroom sessions. Modules include Qualitative Research and Analysis, Quantitative Research and Analysis, Research Ethics and Governance, Skills for Knowledge Enquiry and Study Design for Health Research.

Career pathways

Preparation for careers in health research or PhD study; most students are already working in health or social care and stay employed while studying. Graduates have progressed to roles such as Public Health Intelligence analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate or relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) 88 overall with 20 reading, 19 writing, 19 listening, 22 speaking, or (from 21 January 2026) 4.5 overall with no band below 4.

GBP 8,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total course fee for the online MRes; charged per module and held at the entry-year level Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MRes full-time: 12 months; MRes part-time: 24 to 36 months

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