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  MA/MSc - Master's by Research


De Montfort University    Faculty of Health & Life Sciences

Full time & Part time October MA, MSc 1 year full time (3 months Research Completion period, if required), 2 years part time (6 months Research Completion period, if required)
Biological Sciences (4) Education (11) Medicine (26) Nursing & Health (27)

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Are you passionate about conducting independent research? The MA/MSc by Research at DMU is a flexible and prestigious master's degree that focuses on self-directed study. With the guidance of experienced academic staff, you'll have the opportunity to undertake a research project in areas such as computing, engineering, media, health, and life sciences. No taught modules are involved, but you'll receive training in research methods and essential skills like intellectual property rights and ethics. To apply, you'll need at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent, along with a research proposal and an interview with potential supervisors. Take the next step towards becoming a research expert and potentially pave the way for a future PhD.

About the course

The MA or MSc by Research is a master’s degree that emphasises independent study over taught instruction. It is often used as a training course in advanced research work and lays the foundation towards doing a PhD.

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Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of a 2:1 or first class Honours degree (or equivalent)
Relevant experience may be needed for some projects You will be required to prepare a research proposal, approximately three pages long that sets out your research aims context and intended methods
You will then be interviewed by two members of staff and, if successful in your application, be assigned two supervisors


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