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Medical Sciences MSc by Research

Medical Sciences MSc by Research

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Full time | Lancaster University | 1 year | OCT-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Medical Sciences

Course type

Research

Course Summary

During the MSc by Research you will undertake a nine month research project with a three month write up of your dissertation.

In the course of your year of research we will train you in how to design, conduct, analyse and write up a medical sciences-related research project. You supervisor will be drawn from our academic staff. Depending on the project this may also involve partners from a local NHS trust.

You will learn to design, conduct and report independent and original research; to critically evaluate relevant literature; to develop problem solving skills; to analyse research data; to communicate the results of research; to understand scholarly conventions in the discipline area; and to have respect for intellectual integrity and the ethics of research.

Recent projects include:

The role of osteoarthritic cytokines in ochronotic arthropathy.

Localisation of the stem cell population in the cornea.

Ethical decision making in organ donation.

How do students’ social networks evolve during their time at medical school?

Hamstring injury risk, rehabilitation, and different intervention strategies in elite football.

Previous graduates have presented their work at international academic conferences and had their work published in leading academic journals.

Modules

Research Project

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,786

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£27,150

Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Undergraduate medical students intercalating between 4th and 5th years of study require a top quartile outcome in MBChB finals. We may also consider non-standard applicants.