16/04/2026
Looking for an MRes (Master of Research) at the University of Derby?
This isn't your typical "sit-in-a-lecture" degree. It’s a research-heavy program (often 80% independent study) designed to turn you into a specialist or prep you for a PhD.
Here are the key MRes pathways available at UniDerby for the 2026/2027 intake:
🧬 Science and Health (The "Superlab" Suite)
Derby recently opened a state-of-the-art Bioscience Superlab, making these programs high-value for West African students looking to enter global Research and Development.
1. MRes Molecular Medicine: Focuses on genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics.
MRes Health and Care (Public Health):
Perfect for practitioners looking to lead high-impact community health research.
2. MRes Health and Care (Allied Health Professions): Designed for physiotherapists, radiographers, and paramedics to lead clinical service improvements.
🧠 Social Sciences and Psychology
MRes Psychology: Gain deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods.
You can research niche areas like Cyberpsychology, Music Psychology, or Nature Connectedness.
💼 Business and Leadership
The MRes Leadership and Management is unique because it offers several specialized "pathways." You choose one to be the core of your research:
* Human Resource Management
* International Relations
* Project Management
Sustainable Strategic Development
The Quick Facts for Your Planning
I. Duration: 1 year (Full-time)
II. Cost (International): Approx. £17,500 for the 2026/27 cycle).
Structure: Usually includes 180 credits, typically 100 credits of taught research modules and an 80-credit Independent Research Project.
Intakes: Most start in September, though some Health pathways offer January or April starts
** Pro-Tip for the Application:
Since an MRes is research-focused, you need a killer research proposal. Identify a specific gap in your industry (such as improving supply chain resilience in West African tech hubs") and explain how Derby’s faculty can help you solve it.
Are you leaning more toward the Clinical/Science side or the Business/Leadership side?
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