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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Healthcare Professional Practice MRes

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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2 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the MRes Healthcare Professional Practice MRes provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. If you are a registered healthcare professional interested in progressing your career, and at the same time making a real difference for your patients/client group, then this course could be the ideal opportunity. Led by a highly experienced teaching team, you will learn everything you need to know to undertake ethically sound and impactful research within your area of practice, whether that’s Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice or any other allied heath professional field. The course is delivered in a blended format, to allow you maximum f... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Healthcare Practice
Evidence-Based Practice and Critical Appraisal
Research Ethics and Governance
Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
Qualitative Research Methodologies
Professional Leadership and Service Development
Major Research Project
Dissemination and Implementation of Research Findings
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementSTUDY AT NORTHUMBRIA. Explore study options at Northumbria from Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Degree Apprenticeships & CPD. Find out about course information, accommodation, finance, including how to manage your money in our Cost of Living guide and more. You can use our Jargon Buster to better understand academic terminology when picking your course. Undergraduate Postgraduate Apprenticeship Research Degree Mode of Study Distance learning

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£39,700

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£25,500£32,000£37,500
5 years£27,000£35,000£42,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

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