Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 Year Full-time
Develop advanced scientific, research, and transferable skills required to become an independent researcher in Biomedical Sciences. This course is for Biological sciences and Biomedical Sciences graduates who want to enhance their skills and knowledge before committing to a PhD or a wide variety of careers such as academia, industry, policy, or science journalism.
You’ll work within our vibrant research community that harnesses the University’s expertise in translational science. The outstanding clinical infrastructure and enterprise enable the translation of our pioneering research for patient benefit
You'll study a variety of different modules and complete two research projects which will focus on one of the following research areas:
infection and immunity
nutrition and metabolism
respiratory medicine
stem cells and regenerative medicine
As part of the course, you'll also:
undertake two, 18-week research projects
gain a large range of practical research skills
experience working in different research environments
use our state-of-the-art research facilities
develop transferable skills that enhance employability
You'll need at least a 2:1 degree in Biological or Biomedical Sciences or a closely related subject.
You can also take this course as an undergraduate medical student if you've successfully completed at least three years of your medical degree and achieved 60% or above in all assessments in the academic year before starting.
We do not accept Pre-sessional Language programmes as evidence of meeting the English Language requirement for this course.
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By completing this course you'll develop extensive research skills which will make you highly competitive for a PhD. You'll also be well placed for a career in bioscience research either within or outside of academia.
Other career opportunities include:
scientific writing
industry policy
managing clinical trials
science journalism
research management
working with research funders
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