Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 12 months
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death globally, accounting for more than 30%, and is set to increase over the next few decades, due to an ageing population and a steep rise in metabolic syndromes. Our MSc programme, taught by scientists and clinicians who are leaders in their field, will equip you with knowledge of the epidemiology, genetics, pathological and molecular mechanisms underpinning cardiovascular disease, its diagnosis, risk factors and pharmacological management.
Our programme will deliver a cutting-edge view of cardiovascular and metabolic science which have been identified as priority areas of the Scottish and UK Governments and funding bodies. This modular-based programme comprises research-led teaching experience including tutorials, workshops and a laboratory research project supervised by leading internationally recognised cardiovascular, diabetes and nutritional scientists.
Why study with us?
You will acquire a solid knowledge base in the cardiovascular system and predisposing risk factors such as diabetes and obesity.
You will be based within the Institute of Medical Sciences and the Rowett Institute, providing a unique learning experience integrating elements of cardiovascular and metabolic science.
You will have access to excellent cardiovascular laboratory facilities and you will undertake a research project tailored to your expertise and interests.
The clinical relevance of the programme is strengthened by the location of the teaching, with Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on site, and through input of cardiovascular and diabetes clinicians into the MSc training and research projects.
A second class Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent qualification in biological science degree is required for entry onto this programme. Other degree classes and subjects may be considered as long as the applicant demonstrates experience in biological subjects.
The MSc in Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes will provide you with the academic, analytical and practical skills to equip you for further research or a career in industry, healthcare or beyond. Many of our graduates choose to continue in research careers and begin PhDs or become research scientists (research assistants or technicians). Our scientists have obtained posts in Universities, industry, biotechnology and hospital diagnostic and pathology laboratories.
More generally, cardiovascular and diabetes researchers can use their training in education, working in schools, colleges of further education and in Universities. Further opportunities are available to apply your training in scientific publishing, in patent offices working on biological patents, in science outreach and contributing to the public understanding of biological issues.
Core Modules:
Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
Cardiovascular Health and Disease (BM5003)
Molecular Pharmacology (MT5024)
Diabetes and Metabolism (BM5502)
Nutrition and Health (RN5507)
Masters Research Project (PU5922)
Optional Modules:
Profiles of Immunology (MB5028)
Foundations of Nutrition (RN5003)
Assessment of Nutritional Status (RN5008)
Biologic Drug Discovery (BT5509)
Genes and Immunity (MB5526)
Evaluating and Communicating Research (MB5529)
Clinical Nutrition (RN5505)
Basic Research Methods (MT5515)
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