Clinical and Health Research (MRes)

Award
Master of Research
Typical Offer
2:1 degree View full entry requirements
Duration
1 year
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Highfield
Next course starts
September 2025

About this course

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:

  • world-renowned clinical academics
  • medical sociologists
  • health psychologists
  • epidemiologists
  • health service researchers

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.

Early career healthcare professionals can apply for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) South Central INSIGHT Programme (SCIP).

Flexible study

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

  • a part-time master's - study the same course content over 2 or more years
  • a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) - you'll usually study for around 15 weeks and will not need to write a dissertation
  • a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) - you'll usually study for around 30 weeks and will not need to write a dissertation

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.

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course lead

Dr Leire Ambrosio is your course lead.
If you have a question about the course, you can contact Leire directly: [email protected] 

Course location

This course is based at Highfield.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.