Cardiovascular diseases remain a major cause of death and ill-health worldwide. This established MSc programme, taught by leading scientists and clinicians, explores topical areas in cardiovascular science and offers a laboratory and a clinical module, preparing you for further research or a career in medicine, healthcare, industry or beyond. You may study full-time. You'll develop a detailed knowledge of molecular and cellular cardiovascular science, animal models of cardiovascular disease, microvascular biology and mechanisms by which the heart and vasculature function in health and disease, as well as laboratory principles, research methods and an introduction to statistics. You'll also gain an awareness of research integrity and practice valuable research skills relating to developments in cardiovascular science.You conduct a research project, offering the opportunity to benefit from active collaborations between researchers at the bench, on the computer and in the clinics, as well as relationships with industry, gaining insight into preventative and therapeutic cardiovascular medicine that will support your future career and enable you to make an impact in cardiovascular science.