University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Open Day
18 Mar 2026, 14:00
Birmingham
Learn how to design and conduct projects that bring about improvements in care with the support of experienced researchers. If you like to question what you see and wonder how we can improve outcomes, working conditions, or education, then this MRes is for you.
This dynamic course offers cutting-edge clinical research training. Whether you want to integrate research into your current role or embark on a thrilling journey towards a research-focused career, this programme has you covered. You'll collaborate with experienced researchers, master advanced research methods, and use them to tackle your own exciting research question.
What makes this course different?
Our Clinical Health Research MRes programme supports the National Institute for Health and Care Research's mission of integrating research into health and care, enhancing patient access to clinical studies and better treatment options.
You'll master quantitative and qualitative research skills through core modules, with the chance to explore topics like mixed methods and statistics in optional modules. Plus, you'll complete a supervised thesis to put your knowledge into practice.
You’ll also gain valuable research and project management skills for clinical projects. Whether you're driven to answer clinical questions, improve health outcomes, or advance your research career, our programme will equip you with practical skills and an understanding of good clinical practice essential for success.
Work directly with esteemed researchers on well-established projects.
We passionately champion research in palliative and end-of-life care across all age groups and healthcare environments.
Additionally, we’re interested in projects related to organisation and delivery of healthcare services and risk, abuse and violence.
Choose a specific option to see funding information.
Course optionsScholarships may be available to home and international students.
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Email:pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk