Cardiovascular Sciences
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Entry requirements
We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.
Months of entry
January, April, September
Course content
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.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- full time36-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time72-96 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MPhil
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- admissions.doctoralacademy@manchester.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)161 275 5608