Birmingham City University

Masters by Research in Health and Life Sciences - MRes

Birmingham City UniversityCity South, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Masters by Research (MRes) in Health and Life Sciences course is a flexible research-based course designed to provide graduates with a foundation for a career in research, the public/private sector, healthcare or academia (i.e. PhD studies)....

Key highlights

  • Flexible research-based course building a foundation for a research career
  • Prepares graduates for progression to PhD study and academia

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Research assistant
  • Research scientist
  • Clinical research associate
  • PhD researcher
  • Healthcare research officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £6,400 in 2026/27 | International: £18,970 in 2026/27

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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