Health and Care (Nursing and Midwifery)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRes | Online | Online | 2 - years | September, January | £9720 in total | £9720 in total |
Details about the course fees can be found here.
About Health and Care (Nursing and Midwifery), MRes - at University of Derby Online Learning
The MRes Health and Care (Nursing and Midwifery) is a two-year, online, research-intensive master’s degree designed to empower registered nurses and midwives to lead, influence and deliver high-quality research across diverse healthcare settings.
Throughout the programme, you will build the advanced knowledge and methodological skills needed to design and conduct impactful studies that directly enhance clinical practice, patient outcomes and service delivery. You will complete a substantial, supervised independent research project, benefiting from the expertise of active healthcare researchers who will support and guide you across your two years of study.
This programme is ideal for nurses and midwives who are passionate about evidence-based practice, committed to improving patient care, and motivated to progress towards doctoral study or senior research roles within healthcare organisations.
Over two years, you will complete five 20-credit taught modules and an 80-credit Independent Research Project, totalling 180 credits at level 7:
- Quantitative Skills in Health and Care Research
- Qualitative Skills in Health and Care Research
- Methods for Managing Health and Care Research
- Ethical and Scientific Standards for Health and Care Research
- Evaluating Health and Care Interventions
- Independent Research Project
Entry requirements
Contact University of Derby Online Learning to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Derby Online Learning
- We are experts in online education and adopt best practice approach to online course design and delivery.
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- Pay as You Study payment plan allowing you to spread the cost of your course fees.
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- Interactive learning through our virtual learning platform, so you can work with fellow students, chat with tutors, engage in live virtual sessions, network and develop new friendships and professional contacts.