Program Overview

MRes Health and Care Research

The MRes Health and Care Research course is designed for health and care professionals to develop research knowledge and experience, advancing their careers.

Why Study This Course?

This course provides an excellent foundation in health and care research, enabling students to understand the nature of research evidence and its application in informing practice and policy. It offers formal training in research methods and practice-based experience in managing and delivering research aligned with contemporary needs and priorities.

Why UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol has experienced staff delivering excellence in health and care research with highly rated research impact. The course is supported by expertise from across the University, local and regional NIHR and NHS organisations, and other sector providers. NIHR-funded bursaries are available for eligible registered health and care professionals.

Course Structure

• Extended Research Project
• Preparation for Health and Care Research
• Qualitative Health and Care Research
• Quantitative Health and Care Research
• Research Practice Placement 1
• Research Practice Placement 2

The University continually enhances its offer by responding to feedback, ensuring the curriculum is up-to-date and graduates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Learning and Teaching

The course is delivered by experienced academic and clinical academic staff with extensive research experience in health and care settings. It is a blended learning course, providing flexible learning opportunities for full-time or part-time study. The course includes compulsory modules and an optional module to complete the course.

Study Time

This course lasts one year full-time or two years part-time, starting in September. Study time involves a mix of scheduled sessions, online activities, and self-guided study. The course includes a 90-credit extended project module where students work independently with supervisory support.

Assessment

Assessment methods may include coursework, presentations, written examinations, or a portfolio. The extended research project is assessed through a report, a poster presentation, and oral discussion.

Entry

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelors honours degree of 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• At least 12 months of relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications may be considered on an individual basis.
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required before starting the course.

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants are invited to a 30-minute virtual interview on Microsoft Teams.

English Language Requirement

International and EU applicants require a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component.

Fees

Full-Time Course

• Home Award Fee: ｣12,750
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣1,063
• International Award Fee: ｣18,000
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣1,500

Part-Time Course

• Home Annual (Year 1) Fee: ｣6,375
• Home Annual (Year 2) Fee: ｣6,375
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣1,063

Features

Placements

Research practice placements are available as an option for NIHR-funded bursary students, providing experience of health and care research in a real-world context.

Study Facilities

The School of Health and Social Wellbeing is based at the Glenside Campus, with extensive teaching facilities and learning resources, including a library focusing on healthcare resources and access to various health and social care databases.

Careers

Careers/Further Study

The course develops registered health and care professionals as highly skilled researchers, ready to carry out health and care research. Career opportunities include research delivery, academic research, and leadership roles in health and care research. The MRes also provides a route to further career development awards by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR).