Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Lancaster University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
03-OCT-25
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Duration
1 year
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鈥� 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
Tuition fees
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拢 27,150per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Lancaster University
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University League Table
10th
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Campus address
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
16th out of 36 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 247173 70%23rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.24 81%3rd
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