Associate Professor Janet Deane works in the Rehabilitation Science and Physiotherapy, School of Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at University of Birmingham, Birmingham.

• 1. A Personal journey in research, outlining the purpose of the book and my personal journey in research (with focus on Masters)2. Being research active, outlining how simple it is to be research active and how you know when it is time to do a Masters3. What is a Masters? Consideration of the relevance of Masters research and importance in future career, patient management and service development4. Funding. Consideration of full time/ part time and type of Masters5. Transition from clinical to University environment. Exploring how you can use previous experience to bolster you and tips to support (mentorship, peer support)6. Expectations of Masters studies (productivity, time management, health and wellbeing, how to work clinically alongside a Masters)7. Masters examinations and dissemination of research8. Presenting your first poster. Practical tips and experiences9. Dissertation. How to write a dissertation at M level10. Dissemination and impact. How to disseminate your work and why it matters11. Career next steps. Career planning12. Paying it forward. Undertaking an Masters is a privilege. Important to think about how we pay this forward, supporting fellow colleagues in research

Associate Professor Janet Deane works in the Rehabilitation Science and Physiotherapy, School of Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at University of Birmingham, Birmingham.

• 1. A Personal journey in research, outlining the purpose of the book and my personal journey in research (with focus on Masters)2. Being research active, outlining how simple it is to be research active and how you know when it is time to do a Masters3. What is a Masters? Consideration of the relevance of Masters research and importance in future career, patient management and service development4. Funding. Consideration of full time/ part time and type of Masters5. Transition from clinical to University environment. Exploring how you can use previous experience to bolster you and tips to support (mentorship, peer support)6. Expectations of Masters studies (productivity, time management, health and wellbeing, how to work clinically alongside a Masters)7. Masters examinations and dissemination of research8. Presenting your first poster. Practical tips and experiences9. Dissertation. How to write a dissertation at M level10. Dissemination and impact. How to disseminate your work and why it matters11. Career next steps. Career planning12. Paying it forward. Undertaking an Masters is a privilege. Important to think about how we pay this forward, supporting fellow colleagues in research