Cardiovascular Sciences [MSc (Med Sci)]

University of Glasgow
4.4
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    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course is provided by world leading experts in the BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre. Cardiovascular Medicine at Glasgow is rated in the UK’s top ten and has a research grant income of £50M. Research for the MSc in Cardiovascular Sciences is supported by the BHF, MRC, Wellcome Trust, CSO, BBSRC and the European Commission. We have exciting scholarship opportunities, find out more You will undertake a research project with an established cardiovascular researcher. This course is provided by world leading experts in the BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre. The Cardiovascular Science Degree has a modular based course containing taught elements, tutorial sessions, critical review sessions and hands-on demonstration of current laboratory techniques. Tailored laboratory projects to suit student’s expertise and interests. If you are a science or medicine graduate looking to gain knowledge and new skills in the field of cardiovascular medicine, this programme is designed for you. You will have the opportunity to acquire and integrate a knowledge base in many new techniques for research in clinical cardiovascular medicine, including established risk factor measurements, novel imaging techniques, gene therapy, stem cells and the evolving genomics and proteomics fields. Cardiovascular science is a priority area for research funding, in recognition of the fact that new, improved treatments are required and that these can only arise through better understanding of its development. The University of Glasgow has a world-renowned reputation for expertise in cardiovascular research and education.  Research is supported by the BHF, MRC, Wellcome Trust, CSO, BBSRC and the European Commission. Opportunities exist at Glasgow University to continue to PhD Studies....

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4.4
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  • Apart from work, the experience was good and facilities offered and resources. I had a nice time.
    ← | →
  • Glasgow is a great university and its a lovely city, great lectures and full of green, lots of museums.You can never get bored here, this place is full of cafes, nice places to hang out.
    ← | →
  • Just head outside and you will find many things to do. I love my university life. Everything looks great. For instance, in the event that you need help with your examination, there are different sources you can exploit.
    ← | →
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Natalie

3.5
26/05/2019
About the course: Apart from work, the experience was good and facilities offered and resources. I had a nice time.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Alfie Burgh

4.5
24/05/2019
About the course: Glasgow is a great university and its a lovely city, great lectures and full of green, lots of museums.You can never get bored here, this place is full of cafes, nice places to hang out.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

JUNLI

5.0
24/05/2019
About the course: Just head outside and you will find many things to do. I love my university life. Everything looks great. For instance, in the event that you need help with your examination, there are different sources you can exploit.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Iona

4.0
23/05/2019
About the course: I feel like I am grown up now and learned so much about myself. I am more knowledgeable in my field. I enjoying every new challenge coming in my way and learning from it as well. It was such an amazing experience for me. I will recommend it to everyone
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Anne Clark

5.0
13/09/2018
What I would highlight: A magic place, where students have the chance to meet and spend time together. The food was awful though. I enjoyed a lot, thanks for everything.
What could be improved: Everything was OK.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • University
  • Project

Course programme

In addition to the taught courses you will take part in student-led critical review sessions where you will provide a critical appraisal of a scientific research paper taken from current literature.

You will also take part in an introductory session on how to review a scientific paper, designed to give you experience of reading, summarising and presenting the findings of a scientific publication in a critical manner.

Core courses
  • Clinical aspects of cardiovascular disease
  • Established and novel research techniques
  • Evidence based research in medicine
  • Medical statistics
  • Topics in therapeutics - general topics and cardiovascular disease
  • Topics in therapeutics - commonly used drugs
  • Pharmacogenomic and molecular medicine - fundamentals of molecular medicine
  • Pharmacogenomic and molecular medicine - applied pharamcogenomics and molecular medicine
Optional courses
  • Basic science diabetes and vascular disease
  • Clinical and research audit

In addition to the taught courses you will take part in student-led critical review sessions where you will provide a critical appraisal of a scientific research paper taken from current literature. You will also take part in an introductory session on how to review a scientific paper, designed to give you experience of reading, summarising and presenting the findings of a scientific publication in a critical manner.

In addition you will undertake a dissertation/project supervised by an established cardiovascular researcher.

Additional information

The MSC (Med Sci) in Cardiovascular Sciences is a 12 month, full time programme. The Programme is made up of five compulsory courses totalling 120 credits plus a Dissertation/Project of 60 credits in order to fulfil the requirements of a Masters degree. The complusory courses are delivered during Semesters 1 and 2 and the Dissertation/Project work is carried out during the summer months.

In addition to the taught components of the Programme, students participate in Topic of the Week sessions. Each week, one or two students will take their turn to prepare and...

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Cardiovascular Sciences [MSc (Med Sci)]

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