Program Overview
The Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease at Newcastle University 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 Science in 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ageing and Health
- The Biological Study of Behaviour
- Applied Ethology
- Applied Immunobiology of Human Disease
- Applying the Three Rs to In-Vivo Experimental Techniques
- Bioinformatics Theory and Practice
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Biology of Ageing
- Cancer Studies
- Cell Cycle Control and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Clinical Epidemiology
- The Biological Basis of Psychiatric Illness and its Treatment
- Comparative Cognition: Information Processing in Humans and Other Animals
- Current Research Trends in Musculoskeletal Disease
- Developmental Genetics
- Diabetes
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Experimental Medicine and Therapeutics
- Genetic Medicine
- Genetics of Common Disease
- Global Health
- Bioscience Research Development and Enterprise
- Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine
- Molecular Microbiology
- Neuromuscular Diseases: Bench to Bedside
- Research Methods in Protein Science
- Sensory Systems and Neuroimaging
- Scientific Basis of Neurological Disease
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A\xc2\xa02:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science discipline or an MBBS degree with high grades. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, but not essential.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Newcastle University 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 Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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