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To apply for a research degree, please make sure you fulfill the entry requirements and then complete the online research degree application form and upload your supporting documents.
You should have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or masters degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area.
International applicants should be aware of our research degree English language requirements
The IHR is delighted to offer a number of research programmes under the MSc by Research, with awards in Public Health, Diabetes, Mental Health, Cancer, Renal Medicine, Child and Maternal Health, HIV/AIDS, and other medical subjects. Students benefit from an opportunity to be supervised by eminent researchers in the field and to contribute to policy and practice. The student would complete a 10-18 month project and write up a 15-20,000 thesis, which will be examined via an Oral Viva with an External Examiner.
There are many reasons as to why students opt to study either a Taught Master's or a Master's by Research at Bedfordshire - whether it's because you want to study a subject you enjoy in more detail, whether you want to progress and develop your career, or if you simply want to become an expert in your chosen field.
To help you decide whether this course is right for you and your needs, read the information below.
Master's by Research includes both research methods training in the relevant discipline and a substantial research project. They are valuable, and sometimes necessary if you are planning to progress to a PhD. In some disciplines, it is expected that you will complete a Master's level course with a substantial research element before progressing on to a PhD, and so you may find it difficult to find funding for a PhD without doing so.
If you are unsure whether a PhD is right for you, a Master's by Research can give you a great insight in to what studying for a doctorate might be like, whilst at the same time allowing you to earn a valuable Master's level qualification.
