Medical Sciences : MSc by Research

Master

In Lancaster

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lancaster

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

During the MSc (Research) you will undertake a nine month research project, with a three month write up of your dissertation.

In the course of your year of research we will train you in how to design, conduct, analyse and write up a medical sciences-related research project. You supervisor will be drawn from our academic staff. Depending on the project this may also involve partners from a local NHS trust.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Lancaster (Lancashire)
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Lancaster University, LA1 4YW

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You will learn to design, conduct and report independent and original research, to critically evaluate relevant literature, to develop problem solving skills, to analyse research data, to communicate the results of research, to understand scholarly conventions in the discipline area, and to have respect for intellectual integrity and the ethics of research.

Undergraduate medical students intercalating between 4th and 5th years of study require a top quartile outcome in MBChB finals. Other applicants must hold an upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject area. Candidates with a lower second class degree may be invited to interview to assess suitability

IELTS: At least 6.5 overall (minimum element scores apply)

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Osteoarthritic
  • Ochronotic arthropathy
  • Arthropathy
  • Ochronotic
  • Organ donation
  • Medical School
  • Medical Sciences

Course programme

Recent projects include:

  • The role of osteoarthritic cytokines in ochronotic arthropathy
  • Localisation of the stem cell population in the cornea
  • Ethical decision making in organ donation
  • How do students’ social networks evolve during their time at medical school?

Previous graduates have presented their work at international academic conferences and had their work published in leading academic journals.

Additional information

Overseas Fee £16,790 - £24,290

Medical Sciences : MSc by Research

Price on request