Program Overview

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:

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.

Flexible study

If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:

You can also take a single module as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Explore

modules that are available as CPD

Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

Course lead

Your course leader is a lecturer within Health Sciences, with research interests in the delivery of urgent care services, and the use of mixed methods in applied health services research. Visit

Dr Joanne Turnbull’s staff profile