MRes Health and Care (Allied Health Professions)

University of Derby

The MRes Health and Care (Allied Health Professions) is designed for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who seek to deepen their research expertise, lead service improvement, and generate high-quality evidence that transforms patient outcomes and professional practice.Whether your background is in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography, paramedic science, dietetics, or any other AHP field, this programme will equip you with the advanced research skills required to design, conduct and deliver impactful, practice-focused studies.Throughout the one-year programme, you will build a strong foundation in qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research, supported by specialist teaching and 1:1 supervision. At the heart of your learning is an independent empirical research project, allowing you to investigate a topic of professional importance and contribute new insights to your field.This route is ideal for AHPs who are passionate about advancing evidence-based practice, progressing to doctoral-level study, or taking on research leadership roles within health and care organisations.The MRes Health and Care (Allied Health Professions) is an accelerated one-year programme throughout which you will undertake four 20-credit modules and one 100 credit Independent Research Project for Health and Care module, totalling 180 credits at level 7. If you decide to leave the programme at the Postgraduate Diploma stage, you can still receive this step-off award by completing the Evidence Based Health and Care Practice Project module (7NU645). This module replaces the Independent Research Project for Health and Care, which is only required for students completing the full Master’s degree.