Program Overview

Overview

The Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes is a postgraduate program designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or related disciplines. It is also open to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. The program allows students to develop their own bespoke course with a broad range of taught modules, followed by a 24-week research project in cardiovascular science in health and disease research.

What You'll Learn

Students will study subject-specific content in cardiovascular science in health and disease research, taught by both scientists and clinicians. The program covers key topics such as cardiac development, physiology, ageing, and disease, as well as the link to genetics and cellular contributions. Students will also have the opportunity to add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options.

Modules

The program includes a range of compulsory and optional modules, such as:

• Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease
• MRes Project
• Research Skills and Principles for the Biosciences
• Biomedical Additive Manufacture and Biofabrication
• Biomaterials
• The Biological Study of Behaviour
• Ageing & Health
• Experimental Medicine & Therapeutics
• Drug Discovery and Development
• Cancer Studies
• Chromosome Biology and Cell Cycle Control in Health and Disease
• Clinical Epidemiology
• The Biological Basis of Psychiatric Illness & Its Treatment
• Biology of Ageing
• Applied Immunobiology of Human Disease
• Molecular Microbiology
• Biomolecular Research in Health and Disease
• Sensory and Cognitive System Neuroscience
• Scientific Basis of Neurological Disorders
• Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells
• Transplantation Sciences
• Genetic Medicine
• Surgical Anatomy
• Mitochondrial Biology & Medicine
• Diabetes
• Bioscience Research Development and Enterprise
• Comparative Cognition: Information Processing in Humans and Other Animals
• Exercise in Health and Disease
• Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine
• Evolution and Human Behaviour
• Human Health and the Impact of Microbial Genomics
• Therapeutic Applications of Cell Signalling Pathways
• Bioinformatics for Biomedical Scientists
• Enabling Technologies and Methodologies for Biomedical Research
• Theoretical Aspects of Animal Welfare
• Practical Aspects of Animal Welfare
• Human Nutrition Science
• Global Health and Planetary Boundaries
• Mechanisms in Genetic Disease: from Genotype to Phenotype

How You'll Learn

The program is delivered through a range of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and group work. Assessment methods vary depending on the modules chosen but may include case studies, computer assessments, design or creative projects, dissertations, essays, professional skills assessments, oral examinations, oral presentations, PC examinations, practical lab reports, posters, portfolios, problem-solving exercises, reports, reflective logs, research proposals, and written examinations.

Your Development

The program aims to develop a range of both research and practical laboratory skills, preparing students for a career in scientific research in academia and industry.

Your Future

The MRes can be a pathway for a career in scientific research in academia and industry. It is also excellent preparation for a PhD. Graduates from the Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes at Newcastle have undertaken a wide range of roles, including project manager, research associate, associate consultant, senior analysts, research scientist, Marie Curie early stage researcher, clinical research associate, medical information and patient safety executive, medical writer, medical doctor, research laboratory technician, sales representative, and immunology development manager.

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University is ranked among the top universities globally, with 42% of its research classified as 4* world-leading research. The university has seen a 65% increase in research power since 2014 and is ranked among the top 140 universities worldwide.

Facilities

The program is based in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, which is part of the university's city-centre campus. The faculty is home to a range of disciplines, including dentistry, medicine, psychology, and pharmacy, and is located on the same site as Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary hospital. Facilities include individual research laboratories, a dedicated medical library, hi-tech computer clusters and study spaces, and dedicated facilities for a range of key bioscience applications.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's status (home or international) and the year of entry. For the 2026 entry, home students pay £12,500, while international students pay £30,700. The university offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities, including the Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

Entry Requirements

The program requires a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a life science or related discipline. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable but not essential. The program is also open to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students who have successfully completed their third or fourth year of study.

English Language Requirements

International students must meet the university's English language requirements, which vary depending on the country of origin and the qualification being taken.

How to Apply

Applications for the program can be made online through the university's application portal. The portal provides instructions to guide applicants through the application process and informs them of the documents required and how to upload them. International students may need to pay a deposit or submit an official letter of sponsorship as part of the application process. The program starts in September, and it is recommended that international students apply at least two months before the course starts to allow time for visa applications and other arrangements.