Cardiovascular Science

Cardiovascular diseases remain a major cause of death and ill health worldwide. This established MSc programme, taught by scientists and clinicians who are leaders in their field, offers students the opportunity to learn about topical areas in cardiovascular science, preparing them for further research or a career in industry.

Core modules

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Animal Models of Cardiovascular Disease
• Congenital Heart Disease - Fundamentals
• Heart and Circulation (30 credits)
• Basic Statistics for Medical Science

Optional modules

30 credits of optional modules drawn from the following:

• Genetics of Cardiovascular Disease
• Clinical Application of Pharmacogenetic Test
• Drug Discovery II
• Microvascular Biology
• An introduction to Molecular Laboratory Methods in Cardiovascular Research
• Clinical Cardiology (open to clinicians only)

Clinical Cardiology is an academic MSc module rather than a standard clinical placement. The emphasis is to appreciate the impact of advances in cardiovascular science upon clinical practice.

Dissertation/research project

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000-12,000 words and an oral presentation (60 credits).

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, presentations, tutorials, journal clubs, a quiz, statistical and laboratory practicals and anatomical examination of human congenital heart disease specimens. Assessment is through written and oral examinations, coursework essays, case reports, journal club and other oral presentations and the dissertation.

• 5 year Specialist Diploma with an overall mark of 4.5/5.0
• Bachelor's degree with an overall mark of 4.5/5.0
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Score of 92 overall 
• British Council International Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Version). Overall grade of 6.5