Cardiovascular Health and Disease MSc

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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/><br/>- Clinical simulation training<br/><br/><br/>- Advanced biomolecular technologies<br/><br/><br/>- Genetic epidemiology<br/><br/><br/>- Clinical trials research<br/><br/><br/>- Bioinformatics<br/><br/><br/>Whether you are a recent graduate or a professional looking to bolster your career, our course will prepare you for your next step in Cardiac Physiology, Cardiac Medicine, bioscience, healthcare, academia or research.<br/><br/>**Make an impact**<br/>- Learn in an internationally excellent cardiovascular and diabetes research and teaching community<br/><br/><br/>- Work with leading cardiovascular researchers, clinicians and Healthcare Science Practitioners<br/><br/><br/>- Complete an extensive research project in an area of your choosing - whether science, clinical or health related<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the necessary skills for employment in industry, the NHS or areas of professional practice employment, careers in Academia or a higher research degree.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from leading experts across the University with modules from Medicine and Health, Biological Sciences and the Business School <br/><br/><br/>**Course Content**<br/>Gain an in-depth scientific and clinical understanding of cardiovascular health and disease through study of the heart, vasculature, blood and diabetes.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Our course will help you:<br/><br/><br/>- Demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge of Cardiovascular Health and Disease<br/><br/><br/>- Evaluate academic literature and perform data analysis<br/><br/><br/>- Critically and creatively evaluate current practice and research<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the necessary skills for employment in industry, the NHS or areas of professional practice employment, careers in Academia or a higher research degree.<br/><br/><br/>Develop the necessary skills for employment in industry, the NHS or areas of professional practice employment, careers in Academia or a higher research degree.