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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 5 years flexible
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 (1 year), part-time (2 years) or in flexible/modular mode (2-5 years).
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.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for scientists, healthcare professionals and clinicians, who may be studying or working in the UK or anywhere in the world, who wish to gain a thorough background in cardiovascular science, either for further research or education in this field, career development or for entry into healthcare, industry, and related fields. The course is for both full-time students as well as those studying in part-time or flexible modular mode, alongside their career or other responsibilities.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or medical discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or a recognised taught Master’s degree.
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UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.
As a graduate of this programme, you will be well placed for a PhD in this field and a career in research. You will also have a sound basis for entry into the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Basic scientists may use the MSc as a stepping-stone to MBBS studies. The programme also provides excellent training for related fields such as scientific journalism and in areas requiring critical appraisal of complex data.
You will:
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.
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