MSc Translational Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Ranked 7th globally in the Times Higher Education subject rankings for research quality in medical and health subjects ( THE 2026). This programme teaches you about the translational research that drives our understanding of disease mechanisms and provides the evidence underpinning current and emerging clinical practices. Why is this discipline important?

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: Bristol Medical School | Duration: Postgraduate Certificate: One year part-time, Postgraduate Diploma: One year full-time or two years part-time, MSc: One year full-time or two years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc programme consists of 6 taught units and a research project.

Career pathways

Our MSc programme is suitable for a wide range of students: basic scientists from multiple disciplines, clinicians and allied health professionals (for example, radiologists, cardiac physiologists, perfusion scientists, and cardiac nurses). Our graduates have used their advanced knowledge and critical research skills to secure PhDs, undertake additional training (for example, the NHS Scientist Training Programme, Clinical Perfusion or Graduate Medicine), or to enhance their existing career as allied health professionals or clinicians.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a biological, health or medicine-related science subject, or medicine. Examples of acceptable degrees include but are not limited to: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Cardiac Physiology, Clinical Sciences, Genetics, Healthcare Sciences, Life Sciences, Medical Science, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Perfusion Science, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Psychology, Vascular Science, Veterinary Sciences. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,800 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 37,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Postgraduate Certificate: One year part-time, Postgraduate Diploma: One year full-time or two years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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