Cardiovascular Sciences

University of Manchester
Undergraduate MPhil Full-time 12 Months Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

About this course

Our PhD/MPhil Cardiovascular Sciences programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Cardiovascular Sciences.

Cardiovascular diseases are major causes of mortality and morbidity in developed and developing countries worldwide.

Our research spans five main themes:

  • cardiovascular genetics and development;

  • experimental cardiology;

  • vascular biology/hypertension;

  • stroke;

  • clinical cardiovascular research;

    We adopt an integrated 'bench-to-bedside' translational approach for understanding the underlying mechanisms responsible for the functioning of the cardiovascular system in both health and disease.

    To this end, there is a wide spectrum of research spanning clinical trials, small and large animal models of cardiovascular diseases, whole organs and tissues, cells and single molecule studies. Working together in purpose-built facilities provides for a stimulating and cutting-edge environment.

    Examples of research programmes include:

  • cardiac and vascular electrophysiology;

  • cardiac conduction system;

  • calcium and second messenger signalling in the heart and vasculature;

  • heart failure and arrhythmias;

  • hypertrophic signalling pathways in the heart;

  • cardiovascular genetics and development;

  • cellular and protein structure;

  • comparative biology and mitochondrial function;

  • computer modelling;

  • hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes research;

  • vascular biology of small and large arteries;

  • angiogenesis and endothelial biology;

  • stroke;

  • cardiovascular imaging;

  • induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) models of cardiovascular disease;

  • cardiac and vascular regeneration;

  • renal physiology and genetics;

  • renal medicine;

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2222 Occupational therapists
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2221 Physiotherapists
    2229 Therapy professionals

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    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Philosophy - MPhil
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology

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    University of Manchester

    Manchester

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