Musculoskeletal Ageing MRes

Master

In Sheffield

£ 7,500 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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

Modules

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
Teaching

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.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed through exams, coursework, a mock grant proposal and a research project dissertation.

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £22,850

Musculoskeletal Ageing MRes

£ 7,500 VAT inc.