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Newcastle University
Ageing and Health, MRes
Newcastle University

Ageing and Health, MRes

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Newcastle, Main Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Age Studies Health Studies

Course Summary

Our Ageing and Health MRes is for graduates with a BSc in life or other sciences. It is also suitable for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing research. We work across the full spectrum of age-related challenges.You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then complete a 24-week research project.Our teaching is research-informed. Course content changes to reflect developments in:the disciplinethe requirements of external bodies and partnersstudent feedbackAgeing and health is a competitive research area. Your studies will be centered around academia. You'll also have an opportunity to access industry experience in some cases.

Modules

MRes Project (110 Credits) - Core
The aims of the module are to: Allow students to undertake a general training in research methods and management within a first class research environment involving an appropriate project exploring one or more aspects of biosciences, health sciences and/or behavioural sciences; To allow intercalating students to experience medical research first hand; Within these aims, the students will experience a range of cutting-edge research within biosciences, health sciences and/or behavioural sciences either in the University, in another higher education institution or in Industry. To enable students to make informed choices about their further career development either medicine, science or business. To enable students to develop a range of professional and key skills, which will enable them to engage in teaching and/or research at an advanced level in higher education or in a senior professional capacity in other fields of employment.
Research Skills and Principles for the Biosciences (10 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

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Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£30,400

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree. This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

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Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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