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Biomedical Research (MRes)
Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Medicine
| Application Deadline: | June 29 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,578 - | ||
| Location: | Cardiff / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cardiff University
The Master of Research (M.Res.) Programme is in place to give students the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research Degree. The M.Res award in Biomedical Research (Laboratory Science) or alternatively, Biomedical Research (Epidemiology), is a full-time Programme extending for 52 weeks with the inclusion of one exit point, providing for a Postgraduate Certificate in Biomedical Research Methods (minimum of 60 credits).
The M.Res. offers individuals from a relevant science or mathematical background the opportunity to explore, analyse and use, existing and developing biomedical laboratory or population-related research techniques. The M.Res. Programme consists of two compulsory taught modules followed by two short and one long research project in areas of biomedical research, in which the School has recognised international expertise.
The M.Res is a one-year programme designed to provide a valuable postgraduate qualification that enables individuals who wish to improve their research skills. The programme would be ideal for someone thinking of undertaking a PhD but wishing to learn more about research. It also offers the award of a Postgraduate Certificate thus maximising accessibility to individuals working in industry or higher education, both at home or abroad.
Contents
Modules
* Research Skills
* either Laboratory Methods or Epidemiology
* Research projects: two concurrent 8-week projects followed by one 26-week project
Taught Component of the Course
Research skills sessions, including:
* Philosophy and Ethics of research
* Experimental design
* Statistical analysis
* Presentation skills
* Public Engagement
Laboratory methods sessions, including:
* Bioinformatics and proteomics
* Gene expression
* Flow cytometry
* Microscopy
* Recombinant protein and antibodies
* Critical appraisal
Epidemiology sessions, including:
* Population health & its measurement
* Association & causation
* Critical Appraisal
* Qualitative methods
* Screening programmes
Research Projects
Projects will be offered within each of the principal research themes of the School of Medicine:
* Cancer Studies
* Cardiovascular Sciences
* Cellular and Clinical Metabolism
* Clinical Epidemiology
* Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
* Neuroscience and Mental Health
The Programme offers individuals from a science, psychology or mathematical background the opportunity to explore existing and developing methodology and technology in all areas of Biomedical Research
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Relevant Science or Mathematical degree (or equivalent) at First or Upper Second class level.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
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You can contact Mrs Joanne Richards to ask a question about Biomedical Research (MRes) at Cardiff University.
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