ResM Medical Studies
University of Plymouth
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About the courseUndertake research skills training with the University of Plymouth Faculty of Health. Our medical studies research masters (ResM) degree incorporates taught elements and an extended research phase, including a research project and dissertation. It is suited to a wide range of people with an interest in developing their research skills within healthcare settings.This could be you if youre: an early and mid-career health professional; a NIHR Integrated Academic Trainee; not yet ...Read more

About the course

Undertake research skills training with the University of Plymouth Faculty of Health. Our medical studies research masters (ResM) degree incorporates taught elements and an extended research phase, including a research project and dissertation. It is suited to a wide range of people with an interest in developing their research skills within healthcare settings.

This could be you if you're: an early and mid-career health professional; a NIHR Integrated Academic Trainee; not yet ready to commence a PhD without further skills acquisition; wishing to gain research skills at masters level.

Key features

- A bespoke training pathway tailored to the individual needs of each candidate.
- Modules may be chosen from a variety of existing taught masters programmes and can span disciplines and faculties as appropriate.
- Personalised expert supervision (you'll be assigned a Director of Studies and an additional supervisor).
- A combination of taught modules and personal supervision will support you in developing and conducting your extended research project.
- Credits are determined by the supervisor and candidate depending on previous experience and the requirements of the proposed research project element.

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70/101
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29th
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65th
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24 Feb 25

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Entry requirements

You'll usually need a 2:1 degree from a UK University or equivalent

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£4,786 per year

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£18,030 per year

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£18,030 per year

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University of Plymouth
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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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