Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes
Newcastle University
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MRes - Master of Research

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OverviewThe Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes is for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also open to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.Youll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. Youll then begin a 24-week research project in cardiovascular science in health and disease research.Course content changes ...Read more

Overview

The Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes is for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also open to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then begin a 24-week research project in cardiovascular science in health and disease research.

Course content changes to reflect:

developments in the discipline

the requirements of external bodies and partners

student feedback

You may also have opportunities for industry experience.

What you'll learn

You'll study subject-specific content in cardiovascular science in health and disease research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options.

Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. You'll receive supervision from an expert academic researcher in cardiovascular science research.

Your future

This MRes can be a pathway for a career in scientific research in academia and industry. It is also excellent preparation for a PhD.

Careers

Graduates from the Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes at Newcastle have undertaken a wide range of roles. This includes:

  • project manager
  • research associate
  • associate consultant
  • senior analysts
  • research scientist
  • Marie Curie early stage researcher
  • clinical research associate
  • medical information and patient safety executive
  • medical writer
  • medical doctor
  • research laboratory technician
  • sales representative
  • immunology development manager
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    22nd
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    26th

    Modules

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    Entry requirements

    A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree. This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

    Tuition fees

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    £12,400 per year

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    Students from Domestic

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    £30,400 per year

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    Students from EU

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    £30,400 per year

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    Newcastle University
    Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

    Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research....

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