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MRes - Master of Research
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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MRes - Master of Research
Newcastle University
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
MRes - Master of Research
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MRes - Master of Research
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MRes - Master of Research
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
Select a an exam type
Our Ageing and Health MRes is for graduates with a BSc in life or other sciences. It is also suitable for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.
Overview
Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing research. We work across the full spectrum of age-related challenges.
You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.
You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then complete a 24-week research project.
Our teaching is research-informed. Course content changes to reflect developments in:
•the discipline
•the requirements of external bodies and partners
•student feedback
Ageing and health is a competitive research area. Your studies will be centered around academia. You'll also have an opportunity to access industry experience in some cases.
What you'll learn
You'll study subject-specific content in ageing and health research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options. You'll also have training in general research principles, professional and key skills.
Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. You'll receive supervision from an expert academic researcher in the field.
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree. This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.
Students living in
Rest of World
£29,500 per year
Students from International
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year
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