Course summary
The course has been designed to develop clinicians’ research skills and promote independent research skills in future principal investigators. Education and training is provided in quantitative and qualitative research through classroom teaching, workshops, self-directed learning and the development of research skills. Students engage with a supervised research project at an early stage and are encouraged to develop autonomy in project design, management, governance and reporting. They are also expected to give presentations and publish their research work. Key areas of study This course is research focused and core and optional modules explore:
- Research methods and critical appraisal of research literature
- Essential statistics for health and medical research
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical trials management
- Advanced research skills (eg, interview and focus groups; systematic reviews; statistical analysis; qualitative data analysis)
- Epidemiology
Modules
Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.
Entry requirements
A first degree plus a stated desire to develop as a researcher. OR Evidence of involvement in an ongoing research programme, award of a research grant or employer support for a research project. OR Successful completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc. Applications will be considered from NHS staff, those in the pharmaceutical industry and others who wish to develop their skills and experience in research. Academic clinical fellows at BSMS will be accepted automatically on the course. It is possible to take the MRes Medical Research as an intercalated degree. For more information on intercalating at BSMS click here. For international students, a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH