The Cardiovascular Sciences MSc by Research in the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences will provide students with the skills needed to contribute to research within clinical cardiovascular medicine based on an understanding of key pathological events such as coronary artery plaque rupture and thrombosis or the vicious regulatory circles causing heart failure, and on subsequent rigorous evaluation of new therapeutic interventions in large controlled clinical trials.
Students will work amongst the very best researchers to produce original and distinctive globally leading research with the University of Birmingham's world-leading expertise into discovering more about the causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the world’s biggest killer.
The MSc by Research program is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.
By studying in the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, students will be joining over 100 postgraduate research students covering a wide range of topics including:
Students will work closely with their supervisory team who will help them clarify their project and support their development. Students' thesis will represent an original contribution to knowledge and demonstrate independent judgement.
Please be advised that this programme requires a supervisor.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Sciences |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 26040 |
| Campus | Edgbaston |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 67 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 75.0%
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