MRes Health Science

at University of Winchester

Year 1 (Level 7)

ModulesCredits

Extended Research Project
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to undertake a substantial independent research project. The module requires the student to plan, design, organise and conduct research drawing upon the research methods and skills, and ethical considerations, that the student has developed in the earlier part of the programme. A secondary purpose of the module is to prepare students to undertake a more substantial research investigation at doctoral level.
 

The students will work closely with an academic supervisor to define the aims and objectives of the research and to develop a detailed proposal and plan. Supervisors will provide critical advice and guidance on the application of the methods, the interpretation of the data and the communication of the research in the form of a journal article submission, oral presentation and critical reflection of the student’s research experience.
 

Scientific Research Review
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth review of current knowledge and understanding in a subject linked to their proposed extended research project. The student, in negotiation with the module leader, will agree a chosen area of interest for the completion of the review. The student will be required to adopt a systematic approach to the review of literature and to be able to comprehensively summarise current understanding in their chosen field. Students will robustly engage in processes aligned with searching for articles through different online databases, how to identify relevant sources, screening and data extraction, reporting guidelines, risk of bias and quality scores, and study write-up. Students will also be introduced to meta-analyses and qualitative considerations including qualitative data synthesis.
 

Scientific Research Methods
This module provides a broad overview of the conception, design and implementation of research in the sport, exercise and health sciences. The module will explore a range of ontological, epistemological and methodological perspectives relevant to various sport, exercise and health science domains by studying and critically evaluating peer-reviewed journal articles. Specific computer-based sessions will be delivered using IBM SPSS (statistical analysis package) to enhance students’ understanding of statistical data analysis, while various forms of qualitative data analysis will also be incorporated in the module (e.g., interpretive phenomenological analysis).

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. 
 

If English is not your first language you require IELTS 6.0 (including 5.5 in academic writing) or equivalent.
 

Personal computing requirements

Due to the Distance Learning deliverance of the course there are minimum personal computing requirements. Please see the Distance Learning Policy.

International Students

• Full-time entry | £9,250
• Part-time entry | £4,625 p/a
• Total Cost | £9,250

Graduates of the MRes will have the research and project management skills to be able to engage in a wide range of opportunities in clinical, industry or academic research settings. This might be developing your existing career in a research environment, providing the opportunity for a career move or you may wish to continue your research at PhD level.