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Clinical and Health Research at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

About this course 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. Your future career 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. Key features of the course At Southampton we have a strong global reputation** for research excellence, the latest facilities, and leading academics to support you. This programme covers the entire research process, and you'll have the opportunity to develop a research project within an area such as:

  • health services research
  • public health
  • management of diseases and conditions
  • epidemiological studies
  • clinical trials
  • experimental medicine
  • translational research
Further Information You'll need a degree in a subject such as:
  • nursing
  • medicine
  • biological sciences
  • psychology
  • sociology
  • midwifery
  • dentistry
  • physiotherapy
  • podiatry
  • occupational therapy
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed entry requirements, including the grade you'll need in your degree. 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

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

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Clinical and Health Research at University of Southampton - UCAS