Undergraduate research for medical students

We're home to Essex's first School of Medicine, and offer an MBChB Medicine degree in Chelmsford. Evidence-based medicine is integral to our ethos.

As a medical student here, you'll be immersed in an environment where research, quality improvement and population health are central to your education and professional development.

Engaging in research as an undergraduate helps you build essential skills in data analysis, scientific writing, and problem-solving. It also strengthens your academic portfolio, making you a competitive candidate for future career pathways.

You'll be mentored by experienced supervisors who offer support and feedback, and collaborate with research groups at ARU.

Opportunities to get involved in research

You'll be able to get involved in research work throughout your time at ARU. There are opportunities in the curriculum, and outside of it.

• Student Selected Components
• Internships
• Intercalation
• Extra-curricular research initiatives: student forum and researcher matching scheme