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University of Sheffield: Cardiovascular Medicine
| Institution | University of Sheffield |
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| Department | Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery |
| Web | http://www.sheffield.ac.uk |
| iicd-pgt-enquiries@sheffield.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0114 215 9549 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Learn from clinicians and academics in a unique research environment. This course gives you insight into cutting-edge research, both in the lab and in the clinic. You'll work alongside experts in the cardiovascular field for a hypothesis-driven laboratory research project.
Course Description
Lead academic: Dr Victoria Ridger
The discovery of effective and novel treatments for heart disease starts with understanding the molecular and cellular processes involved. These approaches, along with disease processes in model systems, are well established in our department, with some of the world’s foremost research in these areas being conducted in Sheffield.
The course is delivered by experts within the cardiovascular field. It provides a unique research environment within which you can learn valuable transferable skills encompassing the full range of activities from discovery science at the laboratory bench to the hospital clinic or bedside. A research project forms the major part of your studies, during which time you will be integrated into the department as a member of an established research team.
Projects The research project forms a major part of your studies. Many of our students have successfully published findings from their research projects.
This course will:
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provide you with a good understanding of basic science as well as some clinical insight into pathological conditions
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give you insight into cutting-edge research, both in the lab and in the clinic
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provide you with experience of a hypothesis-driven laboratory research project alongside experts in the field
All of the above will increase your employability in both industry and academia, as well as being an excellent route to a PhD. It will also provide valuable transferable skills that you can use in whatever career path you choose.
Intercalation We accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. Find out more on the School of Medicine and Population Health website.
Please check the university website for the most up to date information.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You'll need at least a 2:1 in a relevant science undergraduate degree. A 2:2 may be considered with a strong performance in research-related modules. We also welcome medical graduates, as well as UK medical undergraduates wishing to intercalate. Find out more on the Medical School website. We also consider a wide range of international qualifications: Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN |
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