Master of Research - Health and Care (Public Health)

The MRes Health and Care (Public Health) is an advanced, research-focused master’s degree designed to equip public health practitioners with the expertise to design, lead and deliver high-impact research across diverse community, national and global health settings.

Student will develop the methodological, analytical and critical appraisal skills needed to generate evidence that informs population-level decisions, shapes policy, and improves the health and wellbeing of communities. Guided by experienced researchers, they will undertake a substantial independent research project that runs throughout the programme, enabling them to contribute meaningful, practice-relevant research to real-world public health challenges.

This one-year programme is ideal for professionals who are passionate about evidence-based public health practice and motivated to progress into doctoral study, academic research, or leadership roles within health protection, health promotion, epidemiology or population health improvement. From the start of the programme, students 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 programme equips graduates for a wide range of research-driven career pathways, including:

• Public Health leadership and management roles, where evidence-based decision-making and analytical skills are essential • Academic and educational roles, supporting the teaching of research methods within Public Health, nursing, midwifery or allied health disciplines • Research positions within public health organisations, academic institutions, government agencies and health-focused NGOs • Further doctoral study at other institutions, including opportunities supported by competitive funding bodies