MRes Clinical Research

Course overview:

This course provides you with the opportunity to develop the research skills you need to undertake clinical research within the field of health. The course focuses on preparing you to undertake clinically relevant research and develop your knowledge, understanding and practical skills within a range of primary and secondary research methodologies. You also have the opportunity to develop skills in project management, research governance and writing for publication and to gain an in-depth understanding of the context of health-related research and policy.

The course enables you to:

• develop the skills and expertise necessary to undertake clinically relevant research
• develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a wide range of research methodologies and data analysis techniques relevant to clinical practice
• foster a commitment to life-long learning and the independent learning ability necessary for a clinical research career.

A flexible approach to course delivery has been taken. You can choose to study either by attending taught sessions, through distance learning or through flexible learning (a combination of both attendance and distance).

How you are assessed:

A range of assessment methods are used throughout the course. These include formative assessment, written essay, written report, proposal, oral and poster presentation, written project and an article for publication.

Career opportunities:

The course enhances your career progression by developing your ability to undertake clinically relevant research and will prepare you for either a clinical research career or a PhD.