Course summary

Study a postgraduate research degree at Aston University and make a real impact in clinical and health research. The MRes Clinical and Health Research at Aston University can either be taken as a one-year, full-time or a two-year, part-time, work-based master’s degree designed for professionals seeking to advance their research expertise in clinical and health-related settings. The programme combines taught modules with a substantial independent research project, blending academic excellence with practical application. On graduation, you will be equipped to progress to PhD-level study or pursue impactful careers in healthcare research, clinical practice, or public health. The MRes Clinical and Health Research at Aston University is a flexible, part-time master’s degree designed for professionals aiming to build advanced research expertise. You will gain the specialist skills, critical insights, and research confidence to excel in healthcare, academia, and public health, or to progress to PhD-level study. You will develop skills in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, study design, data analysis, critical appraisal, and ethical governance. You will also learn how to communicate research effectively in professional and practice settings — all of which will enable you to conduct relevant, meaningful, and impactful research. You will learn through a blend of online and on-campus teaching, interactive workshops, personalised one-to-one supervision, and research-led activities. This approach is designed to strengthen your expertise, build confidence, and prepare you to excel as an independent researcher. You will complete 60 credits of taught modules in areas such as evidence-based practice, healthcare communication, critical appraisal, research methodologies, and data analysis. These modules will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to successfully deliver a 120-credit independent research project, carried out with confidence, precision, and academic rigour. This programme prepares you for further study at doctoral level or for research-focused roles within healthcare, academia, and public health.