Translational Cardiovascular Medicine

This new programme aims to develop your interest in translational cardiovascular research and medicine and equip you with an enhanced knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the current approaches and emerging research in this area. The programme provides a firm theoretical grounding in the basic scientific principles and clinical applications of translational cardiovascular medicine, and will help you to develop essential skills and prepare for employment or a further higher degree in this field. In addition, you will also be introduced to key practical techniques (by means of online videos) employed in this field.

The programme is designed to appeal to a wide range of students including scientists and clinicians.

Programme structure

This programme is delivered by clinicians and scientists via distance e-learning. Three twoweek residential workshops will also be held in Bristol, comprising lectures and seminars as well as journal clubs, practical sessions and assessments. Each distance-learning module will comprise online tutorials and lectures plus essays and assessment by email and conferencing.

Core units

* Generic Laboratory Skills

The theoretical aspects and the practical details of laboratory methods that are relevant for translational cardiovascular medicine research.

* Clinical Trials and Statistics

The underlying principles of good clinical trial design and appropriate use of statistics.

* Coronary Artery Disease I

An overview of the clinical problem of coronary artery disease (including risk factors, diagnosis, imaging and pathobiology).

* Coronary Artery Disease II

The current clinical and drug interventions used for coronary artery disease and emerging new technologies and research.

* Heart and Valve Disease

Key topics related to cardiac and valve disease, including diagnosis of disorders and integration of pathophysiology with clinical management.

* Paediatric Heart Disease

Genomics and epidemiology of congenital heart disease and the pathology of congenital heart defects and their complications, current interventions and emerging new approaches.

* Aneurysm, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Stroke

Clinical, pathobiology and translational aspects.

Research Project

This can either be a 'wet' (based in Bristol) or a 'dry' (remote) project of an appropriate area of study and presented in written form and orally with a mini-poster.

IELTS score required for this program is 6.5 (6.0 in every section). Required documents include:

• Two academic references

• Degree certificate

• Academic transcripts

• Personal statement

• CV

• English language certificate

There are 20 places on this program for domestic and international students. University of Bristol and School of Medical Studies also organize open days for potential students. Students will get a degree after 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time and distance learning).

The University offers a number of scholarships and studentships to postgraduate students. Further information on funding for UK studentsand funding for international students is available.

In some cases, departments have access to programme-specific funding. We've provided some information about these options with the individual programme entries. However, we recommend that you also contact the department to which you are applying to enquire about any other possibilities, which they may be able to offer.

For the most up-to-date external funding opportunities for taught and research students please see postgraduate studentships.

Accreditation

A distinguished heritage

The University of Bristol has had a reputation for innovation since its founding in 1876. It was the first institute of higher education in the country to admit women on an equal basis with men and in 1946 established the UK's first university drama department. More recently, the University has influenced many aspects of our lives through life-changing research in areas such as cot death prevention and 3G mobile technology innovation.

Investing in the future

We aim to give you the best student experience possible and we continually invest in new and existing facilities, training, technology and services. We offer a high-quality, research-led education that encourages independence of mind. Studying at university is a significant investment and we will ensure that you are prepared for your chosen career. A Bristol degree is highly attractive to employers and a sound investment in your future.

Outstanding people

We offer you the chance to explore your chosen subject with world-leading academics as well as other students who share your passion. We continually enhance our global reputation through our research and by recruiting the best academics. As a leading university, we attract students from all over the world, creating a rich and exciting international community.

A wealth of opportunity

The University is small enough to feel warm and friendly, with personal tutors, student health and welfare services, and accommodation wardens to support you, but big enough to provide outstanding extra-curricular opportunities. There are hundreds of student societies that will give you opportunities to broaden your horizons and forge lifelong interests and relationships.

A green university

The environment is high on our agenda. We were the first university to take part in the Green Impact Awards, a scheme to reduce collective environmental impact, and one of only eight UK universities selected to take part in a pilot for the Green Academy programme to make sustainability part of the curriculum. We have also won accolades for our energy efficiency, our transport planning and our environmentally innovative

The university for you

By coming to Bristol, you will share in our proud heritage and help shape our future. We hope that when you see all that Bristol has to offer, you will decide that this is the place for you.