MSc Cardiovascular Science

The Cardiovascular Science MSc at University College London is a full-time, one-year program specifically designed for students with a biomedical or clinical scientific background. The course aims to provide a solid understanding of cardiovascular science in health and disease, along with-an appreciation of how this knowledge is applied in the context of both the scientific and clinical cardiovascular communities.Course Content: This course comprises three terms. The first term provides an in-depth introduction to cardiovascular physiology and pathology, while the second term expands on these concepts with a series of specialist cardiovascular modules that include an innovative approach to cardiovascular drug development. In the third term, attendees undertake a hypothesise-driven piece of cardiovascular research, either at UCL or a partner institution.Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Cardiovascular Pathology and Microvascular Biology, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Disease - From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Practices, and Regulatory Science and Drug Development.Accreditations: Although specific accreditations for the course aren't listed, UCL is ranked 10th in the 2021 QS World University Rankings and consistently ranks among the top universities globally.Future Careers: The knowledge and skills developed during the MSc can be used in careers in the academic community, through pursuing further research or teaching; industry, by working in pharmaceuticals; the health sector, through work in hospitals or other clinical settings; or in government health departments or related public sector organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.