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Keele University: Health and Care MRes (Taught)

Institution Keele University View institution profile
Department School of Medicine
Web www.keele.ac.uk
Email enquiries@keele.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

Ideal for those currently in the health and care workforce who aspire to clinical academic careers, health and care research roles or to progress to doctoral studies, our MRes in Health and Care will equip you with a broad and complex understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of research. With access to Keele's Registered Clinical Trials Unit, Impact Accelerator Unit and our strong links with the NHS, social care and third sector organisations, you will have the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world research environments, whilst using big data.

Why choose this course?

  • 80% of Keele research rated world-leading or internationally excellent, (REF 2021)

  • Access Keele's rich research practice environment and links with the NHS, social care, and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations

  • Benefit from our international reputation in epidemiology with the potential to work with large datasets

  • Undertake an empirical research project, a systematic review, or a research studentship application

  • Flexibility within the course gives you the opportunity to develop skills related to your individual research project, using modules from across the university

Our Masters in Research Health and Care is particularly suitable for health and care practitioners, including nurses, midwives, allied healthcare professionals, pharmacists, healthcare scientists, social work and public health professionals who wish to gain generic research training. During the programme you will undertake research methods training, research practice experience, explore the ethics and governance requirements of health and care research and have access to a variety of optional modules in fields including but not limited to, sociology, economics, engineering to develop your multi and inter-disciplinary training.  

As a research-focused course, the bulk of your study will be devoted to your research project, which you will begin preparing in the first semester and work on throughout the course, under the supervision of an expert in an agreed field of interest. The research project offers an exciting opportunity for you to demonstrate advanced knowledge and writing skills in your chosen research theme, preparing you to pursue a research career or further research study, such as a PhD.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Master of Research - MRes

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About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national, and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including …

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