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.

 

Reasons to study Master's by Research at DMU:

• You have the flexibility to manage your own time and study when it suits you best
• Our established practitioner and research-based academic staff have a reputation for undertaking world-leading projects; helping you get the very best out of your research project
• Benefit from the support and expertise of research supervisors who will meet with you regularly to review your progress
• Our research into dried blood spot analysis, helping the treatment of sick newborn babies, was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards
• Along with the development of the world’s first artificial pancreas; the aim of which is to improve treatment for those living with diabetes, our leading researchers have exhibited their work on ground-breaking Channel 4 documentaries, as well as overseas in America, at The National Science Museum in London, and to Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Edward during their visits to DMU
• Other leading research projects include: developing a skin cancer detection tool, assessing the levels of toxins in rice and examining surgical site infections