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Health Research (Taught)

Course details
  • Master of Research
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Stirling Campus

Course summary

Improving health and social care services would not be possible without well-trained researchers. Our MRes Health Research is perfect for anyone wishing to pursue a career in health research or study for a PhD. It’s perfect for those who want to make an impact on the health and social care sector with high quality research.
It’s suitable for diverse backgrounds including:

  • medicine

  • nursing

  • midwifery

  • allied health

  • social work

  • social and natural sciences

Gain research skills relevant to the health sector
You'll be supported by a multidisciplinary team of experienced researchers and health professionals. The course covers:

  • research methodologies;

  • how to conduct health research;

  • the ethics and application of these methods.

Flexible design to suit your research needs
This course is designed for both novice and experienced researchers. It’s entirely online, giving you the freedom to work around your personal and professional commitments.
You can study most MRes Health Research modules as standalone Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses.
Practical skills with work placement
We focus on the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to conduct high-quality research. The Research in Practice module gives you experience of working within a research team. You will also be allocated to a research project.
You will be able to deliver immediate impact for your employers with your new knowledge and skills.

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed in a variety of areas, including:

  • essay-based assignments

  • verbal presentations

  • writing analytical research reports

  • completing data analysis exercises

  • producing reflective reports/journaling

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Economic and Social Research Council

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

English language requirements

For further information on English Language requirements, please see the university website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Fee information can be found on the course webpage:
https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 2

For information on funding and scholarships, please see here: https://www.stir.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/postgraduate-loans-and-funding/

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