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Clinical and Health Research MRes

Different course options

Full time | Highfield Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Clinical Psychology Psychology

Course Summary

Develop the expertise for a successful clinical academic career, research management role, or further research training on our flexible MRes Clinical and Health Research [masters] programme. This programme adopts a broad definition of clinical and health research that encompasses health services research, public health, management of diseases and conditions, epidemiological studies, clinical trials, experimental medicine, and translational research. This master's course at the University of Southampton will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work in all aspects of clinical, healthcare or academic research.

You can choose to study this course either full-time or part-time across 2-5 years and at a PGCert, PGDip or master's level.

We have a strong global reputation for research excellence, as well as the latest facilities and leading academics to support it.

Our teaching staff for this programme includes:

  • world-renowned clinical academics
  • medical sociologists
  • health psychologists
  • epidemiologists
  • health service researchers

It is all these things together that help make this one of the leading programmes of its kind anywhere in the world. We have designed this master's clinical and health research for people who want to move into senior clinical roles, including those in leadership and research. It will also help you develop skills that will assist your doctoral studies if you choose to take this option.

Modules

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to: Demonstrate an ability to define a data requirement, collect, manage and prepare quantitative data; Demonstrate an ability to interpret and present analysis results and justify the conclusions and recommendations arising; Critically analyse data collection approaches relevant for specified research questions and approaches; Identify and critically appraise quantitative methods and their application, and select those appropriate to specified research questions; Critically appraise the validity and reliability of quantitative methods and analytical approaches within a research project.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£30,300

Entry requirements

You will need at least a 2:2 degree in a relevant subject such as nursing, medicine, biological sciences, psychology, sociology, midwifery, dentistry, physiotherapy, podiatry, or occupational therapy.

University information

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and is ranked 17th overall in the UK according to the Complete University Guide 2026. With eight campuses situated in Southampton and...more