MRes Health and Care (Public Health)

University of Derby

The MRes Health and Care (Public Health) is an advanced, research-focused master’s degree designed to equip public health practitioners with the expertise to design, lead and deliver high-impact research across diverse community, national and global health settings.You will develop the methodological, analytical and critical appraisal skills needed to generate evidence that informs population-level decisions, shapes policy, and improves the health and wellbeing of communities. Guided by experienced researchers, you will undertake a substantial independent research project that runs throughout the programme, enabling you to contribute meaningful, practice-relevant research to real-world public health challenges.This one-year programme is ideal for professionals who are passionate about evidence-based public health practice and motivated to progress into doctoral study, academic research, or leadership roles within health protection, health promotion, epidemiology or population health improvement.The MRes Health and Care (Public Health) is an accelerated one year programme throughout which you will undertake four 20-credit modules and one 100 credit Independent Research Project 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, which is only required for students completing the full Master’s degree.