MRes Clinical Health Research
University of Birmingham
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Course overview In this course you learn how to design and conduct projects that bring about improvements in care with the support of experienced researchers. If you like to question what you see and wonder how we can improve outcomes, working conditions, or education, then this MRes is for you. This dynamic course offers cutting-edge clinical research training. Whether you want to integrate research into your current role or embark on a thrilling journey towards a research-focused career, this ...Read more

Course overview In this course you learn how to design and conduct projects that bring about improvements in care with the support of experienced researchers. If you like to question what you see and wonder how we can improve outcomes, working conditions, or education, then this MRes is for you. This dynamic course offers cutting-edge clinical research training. Whether you want to integrate research into your current role or embark on a thrilling journey towards a research-focused career, this programme has you covered. You'll collaborate with experienced researchers, master advanced research methods, and use them to tackle your own exciting research question. Course highlights Our Clinical Health Research MRes programme supports the National Institute for Health and Care Research's mission of integrating research into health and care, enhancing patient access to clinical studies and better treatment options. You'll master quantitative and qualitative research skills through core modules, with the chance to explore topics like mixed methods and statistics in optional modules. Plus, you'll complete a supervised thesis to put your knowledge into practice. You’ll also gain valuable research and project management skills for clinical projects. Whether you're driven to answer clinical questions, improve health outcomes, or advance your research career, our programme will equip you with practical skills and an understanding of good clinical practice essential for success.

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Nifemi
28 Dec 25

the campus being all in one and not spread out across the city makes it lovely and accessible!! I love the aesthetic on campus aswell with the lovely redbricks. However, the med..Read more

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Edith
07 Mar 24

I love studying at Birmingham Medical school as it is really close to my accommodation (only a 10 minute walk) and it near the main uni campus (5 minutes away from the centre). It..Read more

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You should have a 2:1 Honours degree in a field that leads to professional regulation, such as nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, allied health professions, or healthcare sciences.

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£28,320 per year

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the campus being all in one and not spread out across the city makes it lovely and accessible!! I love the aesthetic on campus aswell with the lovely redbricks. However, the med...
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