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Cardiovascular Health and Disease

The University of Manchester
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #35
Tuition GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MRes
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Botswana, Botswana
Language English

Program Overview

The Cardiovascular Health and Disease at The University of Manchester is a MRes programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Cardiovascular Health and Disease programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Cardiovascular Health and Disease programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Tutorial Unit
  2. Practical Skills Unit
  3. Research Project 1
  4. Research Project 2
  5. Principles of the Cardiovascular System in Health and Disease
  6. Research Methods
  7. Research Methods
  8. Prof Mark Boyett
  9. Dr Elizabeth Cartwright
  10. Dr Kat Dibb
  11. Dr Halina Dobrzynski
  12. Prof David Eisner
  13. Dr Adam Greenstein
  14. Prof Tony Heagerty
  15. Dr Cathy Holt
  16. Dr Ashraf Kitmitto
  17. Dr Delvac Oceandy
  18. Dr Jaqui Ohanian
  19. Dr Vasken Ohanian
  20. Prof Andrew Trafford
  21. Dr Luigi Venetucci

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Candidates are selected from the students admitted to the MBChB undergraduate course at Manchester. The minimum criterion for admission is satisfactory achievement in Years 1 to 3 or 4 of the undergraduate medical programme.

We also accept intercalating medical students from other UK universities, including home medical and international medical graduates who can demonstrate relevant experience and commitment to biomedical research.

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

  • IELTS - minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing
  • TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in each component)


English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The University of Manchester

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University Profile
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months