The Health and Care - MRes at Keele University is designed for ambitious graduates ready to make a significant contribution to research within the health and social care sectors. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of research methodologies, equipping you to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation in practice. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you aspire to doctoral study or aim to lead research initiatives as an autonomous professional, leveraging big data and real-world applications. You will explore the philosophical and methodological bases of health and social research, enabling you to make informed choices about research design and methods.
This full-time, on-campus Masters by Research is completed over one year, immersing you in core modules such as Research Methods in Health and Research in Practice. You will actively develop research proposals, critically appraise existing studies, and apply your learning to an area of personal interest. The extensive 120-credit Research Dissertation forms the cornerstone of your study, supported by regular supervision from a dedicated academic. You will graduate with the advanced analytical skills and research expertise necessary for roles in clinical trials, impact acceleration, and collaborative projects with the NHS and third sector organisations.