Newcastle University: Healthy Musculoskeletal Ageing
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Medical Sciences |
| Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
The Centre for Integrated research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.
**Applications for this course are now open**
You can now apply for September 2021 entry using our postgraduate application portal.
The course is designed for students with a BSc in the life sciences or another science discipline. It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can study the course as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.
The taught component of the course includes musculoskeletal ageing specific content. This content is delivered as a series of e-learning modules provided by Newcastle University and also the CIMA partner universities of Liverpool and Sheffield. You will also receive training in general research principles and in professional and key skills.
You will also receive:
•training in general research principles
•training in professional and key skills
•peer mentoring from current CIMA PhD students.
Your research project is a major element of the course. Your project involves 24 weeks of research in an area of musculoskeletal ageing. Supervision is by expert academic researchers in your field of interest. You will also do a placement at either Liverpool University or Sheffield University. These universities are our academic partners in the Centre for Integrated research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) course.
Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) MRes is closely linked to a suite of MRes courses that you may also be interested in:
•Ageing and Health MRes
•Animal Behaviour MRes
•Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes
•Cancer MRes
•Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes
•Cell Signalling in Health and Disease MRes
•Diabetes MRes
•Epidemiology MRes
•Evolution and Human Behaviour MRes
•Immunobiology MRes
•Medical Genetics MRes
•Medical Molecular Biosciences MRes
•Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine MRes
•Molecular Microbiology MRes
•Neuromuscular Diseases MRes
•Neuroscience MRes
•Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MRes
•Systems Biology MRes
•Toxicology MRes
•Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes
•Transplantation MRes.
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School:
Our Medical Sciences Graduate School is dedicated to providing you with information, support and advice throughout your research degree studies. We can help and advise you on a variety of queries relating to your studies, funding or welfare.
Our Research Student Development Programme supports and complements your research whilst developing your professional skills and confidence.
You will make an on-going assessment of your own development and training needs through personal development planning (PDP) in the ePortfolio system. Our organised external events and development programme have been mapped against the Vitae Researcher Development Framework to help you identify how best to meet your training and development needs.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: • a life science or related discipline 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. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills). Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate. You'll need to get this before you can get your visa or study on this programme. We'll let you know about the ATAS requirement in your offer letter. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
The Centre for Integrated research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.
The course is designed for students with a BSc in the life sciences or another science discipline. It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can study the course as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.
The taught component of the course includes musculoskeletal ageing specific content. This content is delivered as a series of e-learning modules provided by Newcastle University and also the CIMA partner universities of Liverpool and Sheffield. You will also receive training in general research principles and in professional and key skills.
You will also receive:
•training in general research principles
•training in professional and key skills
•peer mentoring from current CIMA PhD students.
Your research project is a major element of the course. Your project involves 24 weeks of research in an area of musculoskeletal ageing. Supervision is by expert academic researchers in your field of interest. You will also do a placement at either Liverpool University or Sheffield University. These universities are our academic partners in the Centre for Integrated research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) course.
Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) MRes is closely linked to a suite of MRes courses that you may also be interested in:
•Ageing and Health MRes
•Animal Behaviour MRes
•Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes
•Cancer MRes
•Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes
•Cell Signalling in Health and Disease MRes
•Diabetes MRes
•Epidemiology MRes
•Evolution and Human Behaviour MRes
•Immunobiology MRes
•Medical Genetics MRes
•Medical Molecular Biosciences MRes
•Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine MRes
•Molecular Microbiology MRes
•Neuromuscular Diseases MRes
•Neuroscience MRes
•Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MRes
•Systems Biology MRes
•Toxicology MRes
•Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes
•Transplantation MRes.
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School:
Our Medical Sciences Graduate School is dedicated to providing you with information, support and advice throughout your research degree studies. We can help and advise you on a variety of queries relating to your studies, funding or welfare.
Our Research Student Development Programme supports and complements your research whilst developing your professional skills and confidence.
You will make an on-going assessment of your own development and training needs through personal development planning (PDP) in the ePortfolio system. Our organised external events and development programme have been mapped against the Vitae Researcher Development Framework to help you identify how best to meet your training and development needs.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: • a life science or related discipline 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. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills). Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate. You'll need to get this before you can get your visa or study on this programme. We'll let you know about the ATAS requirement in your offer letter. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
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