MSc Cardiovascular Medicine: From Molecules to Man

The Cardiovascular Medicine: From Molecules To Man (MRes) at the University of Sheffield is a one-year, full-time research-based course. It offers comprehensive training for those wishing to learn the state-of-the-art techniques used in cardiovascular medicine research. This course is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together contributions from the departments of Cardiovascular Science, Department of Oncology and Metabolism, and the Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease.Course Content: The course focuses on molecules, cells, organs, and systems as well as diseases that have an impact on the heart. Core to the curriculum is the cardiovascular research project students undertake, which constitutes a significant portion of the degree. Students are also trained in research technicianship and are subject to regular research seminars.Key Modules: Key modules of the course include The Biology of Disease, Advanced Cardiovascular Science, Current Topics in Cardiovascular Medicine, Practical Cell Biology and Biochemistry (Cardiovascular), Discoidin Domain Receptors in Health and Disease and Technicianship.Future Careers: Graduates from this course are well-equipped for further research in the bioscience sector, successfully progressing to PhD study, research positions in academia and the pharmaceutical industry, and roles in diagnostics and scientific publishing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.