Medical Science

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally possess a 2:1 honours degree in a related subject, such as biological sciences, medicine, or a healthcare-related subject. Students with relevant work experience, but without the required qualifications, should contact the Programme Leader.

Applications are invited from:

• graduates of BSc Biomedical Science or BSc Clinical Science
• those with related undergraduate degrees (e.g. Human and Biological Sciences) or equivalent professional qualifications and background experience
• health professionals from UK and overseas

Months of entry

October

Course content

This course provides ideal training for students who wish to move onto a PhD course, or who simply wish to undertake a significant research project. Biomedical and medical research ultimately leads to the treatments of tomorrow. This course provides ideal training for students who wish to move onto a PhD course, or who simply wish to undertake a significant research project. The focus of this MRes is on a biomedical/medical research project in your chosen discipline.

You will take two taught modules before moving to the research component. You will be able to choose your main discipline before joining the course, and this might include one from: cancer biology, cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, gastroenterology, immunology, oncology, stem cell biology or psychological medicine. You will also join a research team at Chester Medical School and the medical staff at one of our partner hospital trusts.

The MRes provides excellent training for those who wish to continue to study towards the completion of a PhD at Chester and other universities.

Information for international students

English Language Requirements

For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its own online English language test which applicants can take for just £50.