Course summary
Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university, and secure your passport to a clinical academic career, research management role, or further research training with our interdisciplinary MRes programme. Aimed at healthcare practitioners, this course is a component of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical academics training pathway and will equip you with the skills and knowledge to engage in all aspects of clinical, healthcare or academic research. This course is ideal if you are working in a clinical research environment, but don’t hold a healthcare qualification, or as preparation for clinical academic doctoral fellowship applications. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career. At Southampton we have a strong global reputation for research excellence,** the latest facilities, and leading academics to support you. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has introduced a pre-doctoral personal award scheme. If you wish to apply for this, you can visit the NIHR website for more information. QS World University Rankings 2025. *REF 2021.
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. On this course, you'll be assessed through critical appraisal of literature, presentations, project reports, empirical research tasks, and your research proposal and project.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components
Entry requirements
UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in a subject such as: nursing; medicine; biological sciences; psychology; sociology; midwifery; dentistry; physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy. English language: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £26352 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £26352 | Year 1 |
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
Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ