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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Cardiovascular Sciences

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Cardiovascular Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD/MPhil Cardiovascular Sciences programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Cardiovascular Sciences. Cardiovascular diseases are major causes of mortality and morbidity in developed and developing countries worldwide. Our research spans five main themes: - cardiovascular genetics and development; - experimental cardiology; - vascular biology/hypertension; - stroke; - clinical cardiovascular research; We adopt an integrated 'bench-to-bedside' translational approach for understanding the underlying mechanisms responsible for the f... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology
Cardiovascular Genetics and Molecular Development
Experimental Cardiology and Animal Models
Vascular Biology and Hypertension Mechanisms
Stroke Pathophysiology and Neuroprotection
Translational Research Methods and Bench-to-Bedside Approaches
Clinical Cardiovascular Research and Trial Design
Doctoral Research Project in Cardiovascular Sciences
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,000

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£81,000

Home Student Fee

£30,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

35%Working
42%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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