The Applied Health Research MRes at the University of Leicester is your gateway to making a tangible impact on health and healthcare through rigorous evidence-based research. This postgraduate degree is designed for individuals passionate about understanding health conditions, developing innovative treatments, and informing crucial health policy. You will be immersed in the Department of Population Health Sciences, an internationally recognised centre for public health, biostatistics, and epidemiology, learning directly from globally leading researchers who are actively addressing current health challenges.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree, studied over one year, will equip you with essential quantitative and qualitative research methods, alongside specialised knowledge in areas such as healthcare improvement or responsible research. You will engage with core modules and choose an option module to tailor your studies, culminating in a significant dissertation project. You will graduate with the advanced analytical skills and research expertise necessary to drive change in health policy and clinical practice, preparing you for impactful careers in research, policy, or further doctoral studies.