As the leading cause of death worldwide, heart and circulatory diseases contribute to the majority of deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries. At Leeds, we are dedicated to improving the prognosis of cardiovascular disease through discovery science, clinical and health research.

Join our world leading institute dedicated to cardiovascular and diabetes research to improve patient outcomes and develop your skills and knowledge. Contribute to impactful research and make a difference.

Our MSc provides a detailed understanding of cardiovascular health and disease through study of the heart, vasculature, blood and diabetes. Our expert academics will equip you with skills in:

Clinical simulation training

Advanced biomolecular technologies

Genetic epidemiology

Clinical trials research

Bioinformatics

Translational research skills

Whether you are a recent graduate or a professional looking to bolster your career, our course will prepare you for your next step in Cardiac Physiology, Cardiac Medicine, bioscience, healthcare, industry, academia or research.

Make an impact

Learn in our internationally renowned School of Medicine

Work with leading cardiovascular researchers, clinicians and healthcare science practitioners

Complete an extensive research project in an area of your choosing - whether science, clinical or health related

Develop the necessary skills for employment in industry, the NHS or areas of professional practice employment, careers in Academia or a higher research degree.

Learn from leading experts across the University with cross-faculty modules delivered from the Faculty of Medicine and Health, Biological Sciences and Leeds University Business School