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. It is possible to take the MRes Medical Research as an intercalated degree.
Modules
Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 credits); Essential Statistics for Health and Medical Research (20 credits) PLUS two of the following modules: Evidence-Based Practice (20 credits); Clinical Trials Management (20 credits); Advanced Research Skills (20 credits); Epidemiology (20 credits) PLUS Research Dissertation (100 credits).
Assessment method
Modules are assessed by 3,000 word written assignments which are centred on case studies or a relevant topic agreed between the student and the module leader. In addition there is a 16,000 word dissertation and 3,000 word draft paper for publication.
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
Please refer to our website for up to date fee information as some course fees vary: https://www.bsms.ac.uk/postgraduate/index.aspx
Due to visa restrictions, international students requiring a student visa (including EU/EEA who require a student visa) are eligible to apply for BSMS full-time Masters courses only. Part-time Masters courses, all PGDip and all PGCert courses are open to UK and Irish students and international students (including EU/EEA) who have an alternative visa/immigration permission to stay in the UK (such as settled/pre-settled status, Tier 2/work visa, indefinite leave to remain etc).
Sponsorship information
There are a number of scholarships available for postgraduate students from the UK and the EU as well as from the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Please see the Fees and Funding section of our webite for further details.
Provider information
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Medical Teaching Building
University of Sussex
Falmer
BN1 9PX