MRes Biomedical Research (Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science) at Imperial College London

Gain fundamental skills towards a career in biomedical research and build your knowledge of the basic physiology of cardiac function. Specialise in applied discovery, translational and clinical research at the forefront of cardiovascular and respiratory science. You will develop technical and scientific skills and have the experience of working in a real-world research environment, through completing two independent research projects of your choice hosted within the world-class research environment of the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI).

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine  |  Department: Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, National Heart and Lung Institute  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Grant Writing Exercise, Research Project 1 and Research Project 2, Example projects, Determining the role of Sonic hedgehog (Shh) on lung repair, Development of nanoscale sensors to probe cardiomyocyte function, Assessment of PDK1 inhibitors as new drugs for pulmonary hypertension.

Career pathways

Graduates of our faculty of medicine courses go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, government, charities and NGOs, consultancy, technology, research and development, education. Typical roles include Data analyst, Policy advisor, Trainee Patent Attorney, Project Manager, Medical Affairs Writer, Associate Scientist, Regulatory advisor, Healthcare Consultant.

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