Health and Care (Allied Health Professions)
| 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 (Allied Health Professions), MRes - at University of Derby Online Learning
The MRes Health and Care (Allied Health Professions) is designed for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who seek to deepen their research expertise, lead service improvement, and generate high-quality evidence that transforms patient outcomes and professional practice. Whether your background is in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography, paramedic science, dietetics, or any other AHP field, this programme will equip you with the advanced research skills required to design, conduct and deliver impactful, practice-focused studies.
Throughout the two-year programme, you will build a strong foundation in qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research, supported by specialist teaching and 1:1 supervision. At the heart of your learning is an independent empirical research project, allowing you to investigate a topic of professional importance and contribute new insights to your field.
This route is ideal for AHPs who are passionate about advancing evidence-based practice, progressing to doctoral-level study, or taking on research leadership roles within health and care 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 for Health and Care Research
- Qualitative Skills for 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.
- Many of our courses have three intakes per year so you can choose your preferred intake.
- Pay as You Study payment plan allowing you to spread the cost of your course fees.
- Full cloud campus and student services so you can easily access the support you need.
- 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.