Entry 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:
  • 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
  • International students entering on a Student visa cannot study part-time.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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 Allied Health, Public Health Institute and School of Psychology. The Avril Robarts Library has been recently refurbished and offers dedicated postgraduate study spaces.

Information for international students

Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via NARIC.

Further information is also available from our international web pages.

Fees and funding

Please visit the LJMU Website for details.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MRes
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Course Enquiries
Email
courses@ljmu.ac.uk
Phone
0151 231 5090