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Why study Health and Care at Keele University?

80% Keele research rated world-leading or internationally excellent, (REF 2021)

Access Keele's rich research practice environment and links with the NHS, social care, and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations

Benefit from our international reputation in epidemiology with the potential to work with large datasets

Undertake an empirical research project, a systematic review, or a research studentship application

Develop skills related to your individual research project, using modules from across the university

Course summary

Our interdisciplinary-focused MRes draws from various fields to equip you with a broad and complex understanding of health and care issues. The programme offers the flexibility to tailor individual student research projects and elective modules to your discipline and area of interest, in discussion with the course director and your proposed supervisor. It also provides those interested in creating a research portfolio to develop a thesis without the commitment of a full 3 or 4 year research project.

During the programme you will undertake research methods training, research practice experience and have access to a variety of optional modules in fields including but not limited to, sociology, economics, engineering to develop your multi and inter-disciplinary training.

As a research-focused course, the bulk of your study is devoted to your research project, which you will begin preparing in the first semester and work on throughout the course under the supervision of an expert in an agreed field of interest. The research project offers an exciting opportunity for you to demonstrate advanced knowledge and writing skills in your chosen research theme, preparing you to pursue a research career or further research study, such as a PhD.

In the taught component of the course, you will explore:

A range of research methods including study design, statistics and qualitative analysis
Literature review and critical appraisal to develop your own research inquiry and get your research questions right
Research project management and governance
Research ethics and applying for ethical approval
The dissemination of research findings and writing for publications
Patient and public involvement in research
Equality, diversity and inclusion within research

Practice based learning will include:

Practice modules that enable you to take part in research in your area of interest
Opportunities for involvement in existing research studies, whilst being supported under the supervision and mentorship of a senior researcher
Experience working in Keele's clinical trials unit and engagement in recruitment, informed consent, data collection and entry
Completing an Independent Research Project under the supervision of a senior researcher

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer

Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need.

Typical offer: 2:2 degree in a health or social care related subject Additional criteria apply

Please select your country from the drop-down list below for the full entry requirement information

UK

2:2 degree in a health or social care related subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Bangladesh

60% in a 4-year degree or 3-year degree with a 2-year Master's in a health or social care subject from a public university or CGPA 2.8 in a 4-year degree or 3-year degree with a 2-year Master's in a health or social care subject from a private university
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

We don’t accept degrees from certain universities, please see our Bangladesh Country Page for more information

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Canada

70% or C or a GPA of 2.5 in a degree (Ordinary or Honours) in a health or social care subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

China

70% in a degree in a health or social care subject or 65% in a degree in a health or social care subject from a '211' university
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Ghana

Second class degree in a health or social care subject,
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

India

55% or CGPA 6/10 in a degree of at least 3 years in a health or social care subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Kenya

Second class degree in a health or social care subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Nepal

60% / 2.4 in a 4-year Bachelor's degree in a health or social care subject
or
65% / CGPA 2.8 in a 3-year Bachelor's degree in a health or social care subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Nigeria

Second class degree in a health or social care subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Pakistan

We accept a range of qualifications from Pakistan. Please visit our Pakistan Country Page for more information

or we will consider demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need an English language qualification (see below)

South Africa

Second class division 2 / 60% in a Bachelor's degree with Honours in a health or social care subject
or
Second class division 1 / 70% in an Ordinary Bachelor's degree in a health or social care subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Sri Lanka

55% in a special bachelor's degree in a health or social care subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Uganda

Second class degree in a health or social care subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

Zimbabwe

Second class degree in a health or social care subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience

You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

English Program Requirements

All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group C.

Career

Your career

On successful completion of this programme you will be well prepared to practise within the local or national research workforce, engaging in high-quality research that improves health and care. You will also have acquired and secured the necessary academic and clinical research skills to continue to doctoral study.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

23,803 / year