2024/25 entry
MRes Health and Wellbeing | Part-time
About this course
The MRes in Health and Wellbeing is an excellent introduction to research methods and provides a firm foundation if you wish to pursue doctoral study.
- Brings together experts from across the Faculty of Health
- Combines a critical approach with a research focus
- Can lead to doctoral study in chosen area
- You will be taught and supported by credible researchers to ensure that you have a bespoke experience
This MRes in Health and Wellbeing provides the knowledge and skills required to put you on the right path to become an independent researcher.
This programme provides a range of modules which will prepare you to develop research questions and answer them using the most appropriate methods, whilst also providing you with the experience to feel confident to undertake research in the future, whether that be for a PhD or in a relevant role.
The MRes team is based at LJMU's City Campus, home to the School of Nursing and Advanced Practice, School of Public and Allied Health, and School of Psychology. The Avril Robarts Library has been recently refurbished and offers dedicated postgraduate study spaces.
Fees and funding
There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students
Fees
The fees quoted at the top of this page cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as:
- library membership with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources
- access to programme-appropriate software
- library and student IT support
- free on-campus wifi via eduroam
Additional costs
Although not all of the following are compulsory/relevant, you should keep in mind the costs of:
- accommodation and living expenditure
- books (should you wish to have your own copies)
- printing, photocopying and stationery
- PC/laptop (should you prefer to purchase your own for independent study and online learning activities)
- mobile phone/tablet (to access online services)
- field trips (travel and activity costs)
- placements (travel expenses and living costs)
- student visas (international students only)
- study abroad opportunities (travel costs, accommodation, visas and immunisations)
- academic conferences (travel costs)
- professional-body membership
- graduation (gown hire etc)
Funding
There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages.
Please be aware that the UK’s departure from the EU may affect your tuition fees. Learn more about your fee status and which tuition fees are relevant to you.
Employability
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
In an increasingly competitive world, gaining a postgraduate qualification like an MRes will make your CV stand out when applying for jobs or further study at doctoral level.
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Course modules
Discover the building blocks of your programme
This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the University’s approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.
Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application.
Your programme is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework. Some programmes also have optional modules that can be selected to enhance your learning in certain areas and many feature a dissertation, extended report or research project to demonstrate your advanced learning.
Taught modules run alongside the dissertation, providing support for you to simultaneously learn and apply the skills required to undertake a meaningful piece of research.
Core modules
Foundations of Research
20 credits
This module encourages you to develop your skills as a potential producer of research, as well as your ability to systematically evaluate research outcomes from a variety of sources. You will be exposed to a variety of activities designed to engage with skills in applied research, based on theoretical concepts. The module is firmly based on a thorough philosophical understanding of the nature of research and its implications in health and wellbeing. It aims to:
- provide a critical knowledge base of the philosophical foundations of health and social research
- provide a sound foundation in research design and methodology
- prepare you to carry out empirical and literature based research
Research Ethics and Governance
10 credits
This module aims to develop your critical understanding of the principles and processes of research ethics and governance.
Critical Appraisal and Evidence Synthesis
30 credits
During this module, you will learn how to adopt a systematic approach to searching and utilising literature to explore approaches to evidence synthesis. These are key skills required for critical appraisal of literature or evidence.
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research
30 credits
Throughout the module, you will examine the purpose, design and conduct of qualitative research studies.
You will also explore the ethical issues of conducting research on individuals and groups and develop the skills required to critically appraise published qualitative studies.
Fundamentals of Quantitative Research
30 credits
This module will provide you with a practical understanding of the quantitative research methods used in health-related research.
Dissertation
60 credits
The dissertation module offers you an opportunity to explore in-depth an area of personal or professional interest that relates to your programme of study. In doing this, you will expand your research skills and apply what you have learnt in the earlier modules to your research project.
Teaching
An insight into teaching on your course
Study hours
The MRes forms part of a wider framework of Masters-level studies. Timetables will vary to some extent, depending on individual module options.
Teaching methods
You will learn through a mix of:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Discussion groups
- Online workshops
Applied learning
The research project will be undertaken in a relevant setting, depending on your interests. This may include the NHS, social care, schools, or sports facilities.
Assessment
How learning is monitored on your programme
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.
You will be assessed through essays, reports, presentations and your research proposal and dissertation.
Course tutors
Our staff are committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning
Dr Clare Van Miert
Programme Leader
Prior to joining LJMU, Clare undertook her Registered General Nursing Certificate at the Wirral and Chester School of Nursing before going on to complete a MSc Health at Liverpool John Moores University. Clare was the recipient of an NIHR CAT Doctoral Fellowship, a three-year award that gave her the opportunity to study and gain a PhD from the University of Liverpool. Her research interests include paediatric and critical care nursing. She was part of the NICE Bronchiolitis guideline development group, who helped develop guidelines used to diagnose and manage infants and children with bronchiolitis.
Teaching is the most enjoyable aspect of my role here at LJMU.
School facilities
What you can expect from your School
Situated in the City Campus, the School of Nursing and Allied Health works with a wide range of health and social care organisations to design, deliver and evaluate a dynamic suite of postgraduate programmes. In addition to specialist facilities, you will find high quality meeting and seminar rooms and lecture theatres, the Avril Robarts Library plus a large cafe, IT facilities and social spaces.
Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
Undergraduate degree
- an honours degree at 2:1 or above
Alternative qualifications considered
- We also welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge, experience, and skills developed in the workplace or other setting relevant to the programme of research. If you do not hold the standard academic entry requirements, please use your personal statement to provide further details. Non-standard applications will be considered by the Admissions Tutor(s) on a case-by-case basis.
- equivalent professional qualifications and experience
International requirements
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IELTS
- Where English is not a first language, an IELTS score of 7 must be achieved. A minimum score of 7.0 is required within all components
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Other international requirements
- International students entering on a Student visa cannot study part-time.
Further information
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Extra Requirements
- Prior to entry, a personal statement and references will be required
Application and selection
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
Applications will be reviewed by the programme team and will be assessed alongside your CV and references.
This programme is ideal for students wishing to undertake further academic studies (such as a PhD).
The University reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to a course and facilities if necessary; this may be because such changes are deemed to be beneficial to students, are minor in nature and unlikely to impact negatively upon students or become necessary due to circumstances beyond the control of the University. Where this does happen, the University operates a policy of consultation, advice and support to all enrolled students affected by the proposed change to their course or module.