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  Health Sciences Research - MRes


University of Bristol    Faculty of Health Sciences

Full time & Part time September MRes 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
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Are you interested in biomedical research? Look no further than our Health Sciences Research - MRes programme. With a focus on developing your understanding of the scientific method and practical experience, this programme offers a solid foundation in biomedical research. You'll receive training in research methodology, experimental design, statistical analyses, and data interpretation. The highlight of the programme is an eight-month research project within our renowned research groups. Whether you're a medical, dental, or veterinary student looking for an intercalation option, or a graduate in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, or bioscience, this programme will enhance your research skills for a successful career in academia or the pharmaceutical industry.

About the course

This programme offers a firm foundation in biomedical research, enhancing your understanding and critical awareness of the scientific method and practical experience in an area related to your interests. Taught units provide training in research methodology, experimental design, statistical analyses and data interpretation. Skills training in verbal and written communication is also emphasised.

The core of the programme is an eight-month research project, conducted within one of the University's internationally recognised research groups. Opportunities will be available in laboratory or clinical-based investigations. If you have a specific research area you wish to pursue, please discuss with the Programme Directors at the time of application.

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Entry Requirements

Graduates in a biological (or related) science or medical subject will normally be expected to hold an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent). Applicants intercalating from the professional programmes of medicine, dentistry and veterinary sciences will need to have successfully completed year three before they can be considered for this programme. Graduates of these professional programmes are also eligible to apply.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/




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Student Profiles

Anna Pollard
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As a geneticist, I have found it fascinating to be studying alongside health care professionals. Hearing about real cases has brought the subject matter to life for me.

Elizabeth Hill
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The way the course is structured means that both part-time and full-time students all study together and there is a nice balance between practical sessions and lectures.

The department is a really supportive environment. Staff go out of their way to help you and answer your questions, whether they are study related or about life at the University.

Scholarships

At least 5 individual scholarships of up to £2,000 are available to support living costs for International students with an offer to study one of the following programmes:

Reproduction and Development MSc
Global Wildlife Health and Conservation MSc
Public Health MSc
Health Sciences Research (including the Translational Cardiovascular Medicine pathway) MRes
Stem Cells and Regeneration MSc
Translational Cardiovascular Medicine MSc
Molecular Neuroscience MSc
Applications for the Faculty scholarships should be made through the Think Big Scholarships scheme link below and will follow the same process, Health Sciences students will then be considered for all relevant awards.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£2000

Eligibility

To be eligible for the University’s Postgraduate scholarships, students must:
i) Be an applicant to any one year, full-time postgraduate programme at the University of Bristol;
ii) Will start their postgraduate programme in September 2018;
iii) Be classed as an overseas student for fee paying purposes;
iv) Not already be in receipt of other funding which would equate to more than the full cost of tuition fees alongside a Bristol scholarship.

Application Procedure

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/scholarships/think-big-postgraduate/


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