Course summary
Heart and circulatory diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, with the majority of deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries. At Leeds, we are dedicated to improving the prognosis of cardiovascular disease through discovery science, clinical and health research. Join our world leading institute dedicated to cardiovascular and diabetes research to improve patient outcomes and develop your skills and knowledge. Contribute to impactful research and make a difference. Our MSc provides a detailed understanding of cardiovascular health and disease through study of the heart, vasculature, blood and diabetes. Our expert academics will equip you with skills in:
- Clinical simulation training
- Advanced biomolecular technologies
- Genetic epidemiology
- Clinical trials research
- Bioinformatics
- Learn in an internationally excellent cardiovascular and diabetes research and teaching community
- Work with leading cardiovascular researchers, clinicians and Healthcare Science Practitioners
- Complete an extensive research project in an area of your choosing - whether science, clinical or health related
- Develop the necessary skills for employment in industry, the NHS or areas of professional practice employment, careers in Academia or a higher research degree.
- Learn from leading experts across the University with modules from Medicine and Health, Biological Sciences and the Business School
- Demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge of Cardiovascular Health and Disease
- Evaluate academic literature and perform data analysis
- Critically and creatively evaluate current practice and research
- Develop the necessary skills for employment in industry, the NHS or areas of professional practice employment, careers in Academia or a higher research degree.
Modules
You will undertake 60 credits of core modules on Cardiovascular Health, Disease & Diabetes, Research Methods and Paper Criticism (literature skills), as well as an extensive 60-credit cardiovascular-related research, clinical or practice-based project. You will also select 60 credits of optional modules across science, medicine and health disciplines to complement your interests and future career plans. Your programme leaders and personal tutors will work with you to identify a bespoke programme of optional modules, specifically tailored to your interests that will support your career development and future career goals.
Assessment method
Each module has a range of assessments which will be combined to determine an overall grade. These include assessed written work i.e essays, literature reviews, assignments, reports, abstracts, problem solving, appraisals, hands-on practical and computer-based assessments, presentations i.e. oral presentations, posters, group presentations and time-limited examinations (multiple choice questions, short answer questions, long answer questions). Assessments are designed to evaluate key knowledge and skills in a fair and inclusive manner.
Entry requirements
BSc 1st class or 2i, or equivalent (for example a pass in MBChB or recognised relevant professional qualifications), in a relevant scientific discipline which would normally be one of the biological sciences, medicine, healthcare sciences or relevant allied health degrees. The course is also available as an intercalated MSc programme to students who have completed three years of a medical degree and are normally ranked in the top 50% of their year of study. A very small number of optional modules have additional requirements (e.g. a degree with a substantial maths/statistics component).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees are listed on our website: https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/
Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT