Graduates of the MRes Health and Care (Nursing and Midwifery) are equipped for roles that demand advanced research capability and critical leadership skills. This programme prepares you for:

• Doctoral study, including eligibility for advanced standing on the University of Derby’s Doctorate in Health and Social Care Practice (DPrac) programme enabling entry directly into Year 3 (postgraduate research phase).
• Research leadership roles within the NHS, community health services, higher education institutions or professional bodies.
• Academic career pathways, contributing to the teaching of research methods in nursing, midwifery or allied health programmes.
• Funded research opportunities, with the ability to design strong research proposals targeting a range of funding sources.

This MRes provides a clear route into senior clinical academic careers and positions you to make a meaningful contribution to the future of nursing and midwifery practice.

Utilise our Careers and Employment Service​

Whilst you are a student at the University of Derby, and for 3 years after you graduate, our Careers and Employment Service can assist you with job search advice, CV creation, workshops and events, as well as one-to-one appointments with employment advisers to help with career planning and interview preparation.