University of the West of England, Bristol campus

Health Sciences

MRes Health and Care Research at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An MRes for registered health, social work and public health professionals who want to build research knowledge and skills. It combines formal training in research methods with practice-based research experience, delivered in a blended format at Frenchay and Glenside campuses.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Wellbeing  |  Duration: One year full-time; two years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: Full-time; part-time  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Preparation for Health and Care Research, Qualitative Health and Care Research, Quantitative Health and Care Research, Research Practice Placements 1 and 2 and a 90-credit Extended Research Project, plus 30 credits of optional modules. The project is assessed through a journal-article style report, a poster presentation and oral discussion. Structure is indicative and subject to final approval.

Career pathways

Research delivery within the NHS and industry, academic or clinical academic research, combining research with professional practice, and routes to NIHR career development awards.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's honours degree at 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; applicants without a degree but with at least 12 months' relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications are considered individually. Shortlisted applicants attend a 30-minute virtual interview. Enhanced DBS check required. Deferred entry not accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component, or approved equivalent.

Intake: September

Duration: One year full-time; two years part-time

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