Master of Research - Health and Care (Allied Health Professions)

The MRes Health and Care (Allied Health Professions) is designed for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who seek to deepen their research expertise, lead service improvement, and generate high-quality evidence that transforms patient outcomes and professional practice.

Whether students background is in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography, paramedic science, dietetics, or any other AHP field, this programme will equip students with the advanced research skills required to design, conduct and deliver impactful, practice-focused studies.

Throughout the one-year programme, they will build a strong foundation in qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research, supported by specialist teaching and 1:1 supervision. At the heart of their learning is an independent empirical research project, allowing them to investigate a topic of professional importance and contribute new insights to their field.

This route is ideal for AHPs who are passionate about advancing evidence-based practice, progressing to doctoral-level study, or taking on research leadership roles within health and care organisations. From the start of the programme, student will design and carry out a major piece of primary research related to nursing or midwifery practice. With tailored academic supervision, they will shape their proposal, refine their methodology and undertake research that has the potential to influence real-world clinical practice. This enables our MRes graduates to enter the DPrac at year three – the postgraduate research phase. The programme prepares graduates for a wide range of research-informed roles, including:

• Leadership and management roles where advanced research capability underpins decision-making and service improvement. • Academic and educational positions, teaching research methods across allied health, nursing and midwifery programmes. • Research roles within healthcare organisations, universities, professional bodies and public health agencies. • Further doctoral study at other institutions or through competitively funded research pathways.