The Cardiovascular Research 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 science. 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.
Teaching
You’ll study with renowned academics from our BHF funded cardiovascular Centre of Research Excellence. As well as expert researchers, you’ll hear from visiting clinicians and other professionals throughout the course. And with plenty of workshops and visits to inpatient and outpatient clinics, there are lots of opportunities to see the theory come to life.
Much of your work will be assessed by coursework and you’ll also have some traditional exams as part of the course.
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake 700 hours of independent study.
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Vascular Biology and Inflammation
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55 hours
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Cardiac Syndromes and Heart Failure
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55 hours
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Cross Cutting Techniques in Cardiovascular Research
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30 hours
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Cardiovascular Skills and Workshops
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40 hours
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Cardiovascular Outreach
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12 hours
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Cardiovascular Research Project
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1,000 hours laboratory time
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Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations. Forms of coursework assessment may typically include oral presentations, workshop write-ups as well as a project dissertation. Coursework contributes approximately 75% and examinations approximately 25% to your final mark.
Location
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Waterloo Campus. Practical workshops, clinical experiences and research projects will be in the BHF Centre and aligned facilities, which can be on Waterloo, Guy’s, St Thomas’ or Denmark Hill Campuses. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Regulating body
King’s College London is regulated by the Office for students.