MRes Health and Wellbeing

at University of Exeter

This programme is designed to enhance your interdisciplinary understanding of the social, biological and environmental drivers of individual health behaviours and interventions appropriate to develop health and wellbeing. It will extend your understanding of the social science that underpins the development of effective interventions, strategies and policies aimed at sustainable improvement in health and wellbeing, and reducing physical and psychological health inequalities.
 

The programme examines contemporary issues related to modifiable disease risk behaviours, and the determinants and correlates of these lifestyle behaviours across the lifespan. You will develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary skills and processes to translate scientific research into practical health and wellbeing applications.
 

Compulsory modules

• Qualitative Methods in Social Research
• Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Design
• Research Methods and Analytical Procedures
• Dissertation (Journal Article)
• Contemporary Debates in Lifestyle Behaviours and Public Health

Normally a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
 

Applicants who do not meet the exact published entry criteria should also submit a personal statement outlining why they wish to study this programme.

English Language Requirements
 

• IELTS

  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

UK fees per year:
£8,500 full-time; £4,250 part-time
 

International fees per year:
£24,500 full-time; £12,250 part-time

The programme aims to prepare you for a career as a professional researcher in either academic or non-academic environments. It  provides you with a range of transferable skills appropriate to Masters-level research within this theme, and is a solid foundation for embarking on doctoral level studies. Upon graduation you should be well-equipped to progress to PhD study or work in the area of health and wellbeing policy and practice.