Overview
By taking the Biomedical Research - Cardiovascular Science programme from University of Birmingham, you will also study a specific module on cardiovascular science to ensure that you have a basic grounding of all aspects of the field and to introduce the topics and research questions on which your project will be based.
Why study this course?
The Institute for Cardiovascular Sciences is one of the University of Birmingham's Research Centres of Excellence. The majority of the research is carried out in the state-of-the-art facilities in the Institute of Biomedical Research, the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Unit, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham City Hospital. Research projects will allow you to become part of a leading cardiovascular research group and access our state of the art facilities in the Institute of Biomedical Research at the Medical School carrying out novel research.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods (Distance Learning)
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Theory of Laboratory Research Methods
- Research project
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Biomedicine Human Medicine Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 270 other Masters in Biomedicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A good BSc Honours degree, normally first or upper second class, in a science subject (e.g. Biomedical Science, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.). Other equivalent qualifications and work experience will also be considered alongside University regulations. All suitable applicants will be interviewed, either face to face or by Skype/conference call.
Tuition Fee
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International
24780 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24780 GBP per year -
National
9810 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9810 GBP per year
Living costs for Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.