MRes Science and Health

Program Overview

Science and Health MRes

Overview

The MRes Science and Health course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective researcher and pursue a career in STEM. The course aims to equip students with transferable research skills and expertise in their chosen subject, preparing them for doctoral study or a career in industry and business.

Key Information

• Study mode and duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Start date: September 2025, January 2026
• Tuition fees:
  • UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man students: £9,400 (full-time), £3,130 (part-time, year 1), £6,270 (part-time, year 2)
  • EU students: £9,400 (full-time), £3,130 (part-time, year 1), £6,270 (part-time, year 2)
  • International students: £17,200 (full-time), £5,730 (part-time, year 1), £11,470 (part-time, year 2)

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications or experience: A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject
• English language requirements: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5
• Selection process: Submission of a short research proposal and an interview

Course Costs and Funding

• Tuition fees: As mentioned earlier
• Additional costs:
  • Accommodation and living costs
  • Recommended reading
  • General costs (photocopying, memory sticks, DVDs, CDs, printing charges, binding, and specialist printing)
  • Fieldwork costs (approximately £500-£1,000)

Modules

• Research Preparation (60 credits): Essential research training to develop skills and abilities for the chosen research area
• MRes Science Research Project (120 credits): Development of professional research practice, including an extended research project, research paper, funding application, conference poster, and research talk

Research Projects

• MRes Projects: Available in various areas, including Psychology, Sport Health and Exercise Science, Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Health and Care Professions, Biological Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, and Dental Academy

Career Development

• Career opportunities: PhD study, research assistant, laboratory management, science communication, specialist STEM research, and wider R&D sector jobs
• Work experience and career planning: Support from the university, including industrial contact, careers events, recruitment fairs, and expert sector-specific advice

Supporting You

• Teaching: Supervision from experienced researchers and support from the Doctoral College and Faculty/Department subject-specific provision
• Assessment: Coursework items, including a project proposal, literature review, job application, and research paper
• Support with English: Pre-sessional English programme and In-Sessional English (ISE) programme

Apply

• Application process: Submission of a research proposal, identification of a supervisor, and application through the university's website
• International students: Review of subject specialisms, consultation with the ‘Research Projects’ tab, and submission of a genuine research proposal
• Admissions terms and conditions: Agreement to abide by the university's Student Contract, including relevant policies, rules, and regulations