MRes Health Sciences Research (Renal)

University of Bristol

This programme offers you a firm foundation in biomedical research, enhancing your understanding and critical awareness of the scientific method and practical experience in an area related to your interests. Taught units provide training in research methodology, experimental design, statistical analyses and data interpretation. Skills training in verbal and written communication is also emphasised. This prepares you for your extended research project.The programme is suitable for graduates in bioscience and clinical subjects who wish to develop their research skills and experience. It is also suitable for medical, dental and veterinary students interested in pursuing a research-intensive intercalation option after three years of study.Students with a particular interest in renal medical sciences can study the MRes Health Sciences Research (Renal). In addition to the units listed within the programme structure (except Project Proposal), you will be required to take the Introduction to Renal Sciences unit. Research projects on this pathway will be renal-focused, taking the form of a fundamental bioscience project, translational research, or an epidemiological population health study (in partnership with the UK Renal Registry). There is an additional option to undertake a clinical placement, shadowing adult or paediatric nephrologists during inpatient and outpatient consultations. This MRes programme is available as an intercalated degree for current undergraduate students in medicine, dentistry or veterinary sciences from the University of Bristol or other universities. Find out more about our intercalated degrees and eligibility criteria.