The Cardiovascular Sciences MSc offers an advanced theoretical and practical foundation in cardiovascular research. You will be taught by academic and clinical specialists who actively research the mechanisms that underlie human cardiovascular disease.
This course is designed for biomedical science and medically qualified graduates who wish to pursue further academic studies or employment in a research environment.
The MSc was a great choice. I gained insight into the Cardiovascular system, the research techniques used in this field and, most importantly, gained a critical insight into the issues faced by researchers. I experienced amazing teaching on this course with well-chosen and organised modules
Recording of the Cardiovascular Sciences session from Postgraduate Virtual Open Week 2025. Please note that captions are auto-generated.
The Cardiovascular Sciences MSc course provides comprehensive theoretical and practical training in specialist technical skills taught by experts in their respective fields.
You will explore fundamental and applied modules focusing on the heart and vasculature and state of the art techniques in cardiovascular medicine and scientific research. You will also complete numerous Cardiovascular Skills Workshops before carrying out a research project and dissertation. Alongside your dissertation you will participate in an outreach event with the BHF centre. During your research project, you will become part of a research team for approximately six months where you will design, conduct and report on a project under appropriate supervision.
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