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MSc in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine
| Awards Available | MSc PG Diploma PG Certificate |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | One year full-time; two years part-time Please note that both options are offered by distance-learning only |
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Number of places | 13 full-time equivalents |
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Programme overview
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.
Entry requirements
An upper second-class (or, exceptionally, a lower second-class) honours degree in a science or medicine-related subject. Basic computer skills including word-processing and email. Computer connected to the internet (preferably broadband) for the duration of the programme.
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
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.Application deadline: 1 August 2014
Get in touch
Professor Sarah Jane George
Email: socscardiology-msc@bristol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/clinical-sciences/courses/postgraduate/cardiovascular/
International students
Open to international students? Yes; however, you will not be able to obtain a Tier 4 student visa for this programme. International applicants will need to secure a student visitor for each period of study.
English-language requirements: 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each band, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU: £7,200;
Part-time: UK/EU: £3,600;
Funding options
Further information is available at Financial Aid and Student Funding
Research Assessment Score
See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details.
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