Science and Health York St John University

Overview

This is a stimulating and rewarding course. The MRes in Science and Health is a research-based course that provides you with the necessary research training, skills, and experience to carry out a substantial piece of independent research and take the first steps in pursuing a research career. This course is aimed particularly at those with backgrounds in health, bioscience, and sport, or related profession or relevant subject. The curse has been flexibly designed with the needs of professionals in mind, to allow you to access the content whilst working in a related field.

This Science and Health course at York St John University  will give you an in-depth understanding of research skills and process whilst also improving your understanding of, and ability to critique, contemporary research in a range of settings. You will be encouraged to collaborate with the University research community as you complete the course and your own research. There is a strong emphasis placed on rigorous research practices and careful consideration of the key problems researchers face when planning and conducting high-quality research.

Career Outcomes

A research degree is your opportunity to develop incredibly transferrable and desirable skills in investigation and data analysis.

You are also preparing yourself for a potential career within the academic sector. These roles include a lecturer of higher education or a university researcher.

Far fewer people have postgraduate degrees than undergraduate qualifications. This gives you something extra to set yourself apart in a competitive graduate job market.

The careers service, Future You, provides support tailored to your ambitions. Through this service you can access:

• Employer events
• LinkedIn, CV and cover letter sessions
• Workshops on application writing and interview skills
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Personalised career advice

This support does not end when you graduate. You can access our expert career advice for the rest of your life. They will help you gain the experience and confidence you need to succeed.