Masters in Research – Health and Social care

Snapshot

Degrees available:

Degree	Length of study
	Full time	Part time
MRes	12 months	24 months
This course has one start date - September

Academic School:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

How to apply:

Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, which can be downloaded from the School of Nursing & Midwifery website.

Fees:

Academic Year	Home/EU	Overseas	LMC *
2011-12	£360 per 15 credit module, £720 per 30 credit module, £1,440 per 60 credit module, plus £1,870 for dissertation	£925 per 15 credit module, £1,850 per 30 credit module, £3,700 per 60 credit module, plus £4,450 for dissertation	£465 per 15 credit module, £925 per 30 credit module, £1,850 per 60 credit module, plus £2,225 for dissertation
2012-13	£760 per 30 credit module, plus £1,200 for dissertation	£1,940 per 30 credit module, plus £2,730 for dissertation	to be confirmed
2013-14	to be confirmed	to be confirmed	to be confirmed
For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website. * LMC = low & middle income countries

Overview

The MRes Health and Social Care is an e-learning course, and is there to develop health and social care professionals who have the skills and competence to conduct high quality, effective research.

This Masters degree provides a comprehensive introduction to research methods. It will enable students to make informed decisions about appropriate research design and methods and will equip them to carry out a piece of original empirical research.

For those who wish, it will prepare them for further study such as a PhD.

Programme Content

In order to achieve the named award of MRes (Masters in Research – Health and Social care) students undertake modules as shown in the table below. You can access more information by clicking on the module name.

Core	Choice	Option	Dissertation Module
Critical Appraisal Skills for Practitioners	Qualitative Research Methods OR Quantitative Research Methods	Clinical Statistics OR Models of Research OR Practice Development: Independent Study	Preparing a Research Proposal AND Topic relating to Health and Social Care
30 credits	30 credits	30 credits	30 + 60 credits

Teaching and Assessment

The programme will be delivered online by e-learning on My Dundee, the University's virtual learning environment. It will mix theoretical engagement (reading and e-learning discussion) with hands on e-learning activities (for the qualitative and quantitative modules).

Students will engage in discussions and debate on pre-set topics provided by the module team, including access to journal articles that will be available as part of the resource provided for each module.

There will be potential for students on each of the qualitative and quantitative modules (to be run in tandem with students opting for one or the other) to access some of the materials provided for the other module. This will allow them to locate their chosen approach with reference to the other paradigm and will also equip them to consider and execute mixed methods studies.

Written coursework/continuous assessment will count for 50% of the final grade (one piece of written work of 4,500 words for each of the modules studied) and a dissertation of 20,000 words for the remaining 50%.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to undertake the programme, you will need an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

You will require access to a personal computer with good connection to the internet (broadband Essential).

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 overall, and not less than 6.0 in any one score, if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Career Opportunities

This course prepares graduates predominantly for a career in Health Services Research. However, since it is also appropriate research training for students from a number of related disciplines - sociology, psychology, anthropology - it may serve as preparation for pursuing doctoral studies - both for social science graduates and for nurses, midwives, social workers and AHPs.

In addition to research careers, the course will be valuable if you are considering a career in health services or social services management or administration, since you would be likely to evaluate, commission or manage research projects.

Contacts

Programme Director	Admissions Contact
Dr Andrew Symon School of Nursing and Midwifery University of Dundee 11 Airlie Place Dundee DD1 4HJ Scotland Telephone: 01382 388 534 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 388 534 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 388 533 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 388 533 (from outside the UK) Email: a.g.symon@dundee.ac.uk	Postgraduate Admissions Admissions and Student Recruitment University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK) Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk