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University of Birmingham: Biomedical Research: Cardiovascular Sciences
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Biomedical Science |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Providing you with an in-depth knowledge of the field and allowing you to gain practical experience working as part of leading research groups in the Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences you will investigate molecular, physiological and pathological processes underlying cardiovascular homeostasis in health and disease.
The programme consists of compulsory taught and research elements. The taught aspects include training in key research skills including scientific writing, critical analysis of literature, presentation skills and a research toolkit module covering key experimental techniques. You will also study a specific module on cardiovascular science to ensure that you have a basic grounding of all aspects of the field and to introduce the topics and research questions on which your project will be based.
Why study this course? The Institute for Cardiovascular Sciences is one of the University of Birmingham's Research Centres of Excellence. The majority of the research is carried out in the state-of-the-art facilities in the Institute of Biomedical Research, the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Unit, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham City Hospital. Research projects will allow you to become part of a leading cardiovascular research group and access our state of the art facilities in the Institute of Biomedical Research at the Medical School carrying out novel research.
Master of Research - MRes
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good BSc Honours degree, normally first or upper second class, in a science subject (e.g. biomedical Science, biology, biochemistry, etc.). Other equivalent qualifications and work experience will also be considered alongside University regulations. All suitable applicants will be interviewed, either face to face or by Skype/conference call. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Fees
| England | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 26040 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good BSc Honours degree, normally first or upper second class, in a science subject (e.g. biomedical Science, biology, biochemistry, etc.). Other equivalent qualifications and work experience will also be considered alongside University regulations. All suitable applicants will be interviewed, either face to face or by Skype/conference call. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Fees
| England | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 10170 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 26040 GBP for Whole course |
Our high-quality teaching and supervision will help you take your skills and career to the next level.
Here, you’ll feel engaged, motivated and challenged, as part of our inclusive community that has a strong research culture. At Birmingham, we’ll support your health, wellbeing and personal development. While our professional and academic careers services will help you take the next step. This is your time. This is your place.
With more than 600 taught programmes and a range of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham is one of the most popular UK universities for postgraduate study.
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