Overview

This Cardiovascular Research programme at King's College London provides comprehensive theoretical and practical training in specialist technical skills taught by experts in their respective fields.

Key benefits

Planning a career in research or a related area? Working your way towards a clinical specialist position such as cardiology? The academic and practical nature of the course offers something for everyone

Study in a BHF funded cardiovascular Centre of Research Excellence

Take part in an open day and explain your work to the public during the outreach module

For each subject, you’ll learn from top academics, hear from leading professionals working in the field and visit a clinic to see the practice for yourself

Join a research team, supervised by one of our specialists, then report on your findings for your 60-credit project

Career prospects

We designed this course to help you develop strong research skills useful for your career, whether you’re a recent graduate from a related science subject or you’re a foundation or core trainee doctor looking to improve your specialist knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Vascular Biology and Inflammation

Cardiac Syndromes and Heart Failure

Cardiovascular Workshops and Skills

Cross Cutting Techniques in Cardiovascular Research

Cardiovascular Outreach

Research Project in Cardiovascular Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Health Sciences View 744 other Masters in Medicine in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2:1 first degree in a biological, molecular biological or biomedical sciences-related subject or a medical qualification. Current medical students may be accepted following the successful completion of the 3rd year of their MBBS programme.

A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

One reference is required, professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.

Tuition Fee

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International

33258 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33258 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

15840 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15840 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cardiovascular Research.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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