Musculoskeletal Ageing MRes
Master
In Sheffield
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
This unique one-year programme is run by the Centre for Integrated research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) and funded by Medical Research Council and Arthritis Research UK. CIMA is a collaboration between the University of Sheffield, the University of Liverpool and the University of Newcastle.
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About this course
The course provides multidisciplinary research training on the musculoskeletal system as a whole in the context of ageing. The training has a strong focus on employability. Topics range from basic science to clinical aspects, from in vitro to in vivo models, and from the latest advances in the assessment of the musculoskeletal system to lifestyle interventions.
Minimum 2:1 in a biomedical science-related subject.
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Subjects
- Biology
- Human Nutrition
- Skeletal Health
- Musculoskeletal System
- Musculoskeletal
- Muscle
- CIMA
- Principles of Human Nutrition
- Biology of Ageing
- Biology Science
Course programme
Core modules
- Principles of Human Nutrition: Relevance to Ageing
- Biology of Ageing
- Biology and Assessment of Skeletal Health
- Muscle in the Integrated Musculoskeletal System
- Research Project
The taught element is online over 12 weeks and may be taken remotely (depending on student status, live interactions will take place between 9–5pm UK time). This includes live lectures, wikis and blogs, and tutor support.
The research project involves hands-on laboratory or clinical work, and can be taken at whichever of the three universities holds the relevant expertise.
You’ll also have the chance to take part in seminars, workshops and networking events, with some events involving industry and funders.
AssessmentYou’ll be assessed through exams, coursework, a mock grant proposal and a research project dissertation.
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Musculoskeletal Ageing MRes