MSc by Research (Warwick Medical School) (Research)

Make a difference in healthcare on the MSc by Research at Warwick Medical School. With outstanding expertise, techniques and facilities at your fingertips, Warwick Medical School offers you the ideal opportunity to gain confidence and relevant research skills.

An MSc by Research is the ideal opportunity to pursue an independent research project for one year to gain relevant research experience before applying for a PhD programme.

For professionals working in a clinical setting, this degree can provide the support you need to:

• Undertake research that will improve your health care practice

• Understand your patients' needs better, improve their health outcomes and your decision-making, change care pathways and improve service organisation

• Enable others to learn from you

If you enjoy the research and make excellent progress, it is possible to convert to studying for a PhD.

Course codes
Medical Sciences: P-A35P
Health Sciences: P-B92P
Medicine: P-A32P

Teaching and learning
You will go through a formal review process after four months (eight months for part-time students). Final assessment will be by submission of a thesis (and a viva examination if deemed necessary by the examiners).

This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.