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University of Stirling: Health Research

Institution University of Stirling View institution profile
Department Institute for Social Marketing and Health (ISMH) and Public Health
Web www.stir.ac.uk
Email postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk
Telephone 01786 466655
Study type Taught

Summary

Improving health and social care services would not be possible without well-trained researchers. Our MRes Health Research is perfect for anyone wishing to pursue a career in health research or study for a PhD. It’s perfect for those who want to make an impact on the health and social care sector with high quality research.\ It’s suitable for diverse backgrounds including:

  • medicine

  • nursing

  • midwifery

  • allied health

  • social work

  • social and natural sciences

Gain research skills relevant to the health sector \ You'll be supported by a multidisciplinary team of experienced researchers and health professionals. The course covers:

  • research methodologies;

  • how to conduct health research;

  • the ethics and application of these methods.

Flexible design to suit your research needs\ This course is designed for both novice and experienced researchers. It’s entirely online, giving you the freedom to work around your personal and professional commitments.\ You can study most MRes Health Research modules as standalone Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses.\ Practical skills with work placement\ We focus on the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to conduct high-quality research. The Research in Practice module gives you experience of working within a research team. You will also be allocated to a research project.\ You will be able to deliver immediate impact for your employers with your new knowledge and skills.

Master of Research

The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).

That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …

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