University of St Andrews
 
  
 

School of Medicine

New Students: Flying Start  

MRes
School of Medicine

  • Apply for this course

  • To apply, please send:
    1. your CV,
    2. A 300 word statement explaining why you would like to take the MRes and how your studies to date have prepared you for the course
    3. A completed application form (details & form), including contact details of two academic referees.
    4. 2 original signed references
    5. IELTS certificate or equivalent (if appropriate)
  • To pgadmissions@st-andrews.ac.uk
  • Why do an MRes?

  • Are you looking to intercalate from your medical degree?
  • Are you interested in applying your knowledge of basic science and/or healthcare to clinically relevant problems?
  • Are you a basic scientist or healthcare professional looking to work in an inter-disciplinary environment?
  • Are you unsure whether medical research is really for you and wish to gain experience of this area?
  • Do you want to acquire knowledge of research design and methods?
  • Do you want to acquire skills in data analysis?
  • Are you looking for a means of consolidating your scientific skills and critical thinking?
  • Are you looking to prepare for PhD studies?
  • If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then the MRes could be exactly what you are looking for.

Details of the Programme:

Recent advances in medical research
(30 credits)
A series of masterclasses and journal clubs in specialised areas of medical research

Training in research skills (30 credits)
A training course in wider research skills such as how to do research in a health service setting and how to write a successful grant application

Research project (120 credits)
The opportunity to join a research team within the medical school and work on one project for a year. A written dissertation will form the main assessment of this module.

Entry to the Programme:
Normally at least a 2.1 in medicine or a related science based subject will be expected.

Anticipated Fees:
Tuition fees vary according to whether you are regarded as a non-EU International or UK/EU student.  To obtain fee information for this course, please visit the main University fees information page.

Further Questions:
Please contact Rachel.Davies@st-andrews.ac.uk

Master of Research in Medicine

Duration: 1 year full time

Overview

An exciting one year research programme offered by the Medical School.

By the end of the programme you will have:

  • Developed advanced level skills, conceptual understanding and knowledge of medical research and its ethical implications.

  • Gained experience in research methods, critical evaluation and management at the forefront of medical research.

  • Gained a range of transferrable key skills (including effective communication, use of information sources, planning and organisation, working independently and in a team, problem solving and original thinking) enabling you to work in a wide variety of careers at senior levels in circumstances requiring judgement, personal responsibility and initiative.