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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time/Part Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2021

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 10,000 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 23,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Aberdeen

    The University of Aberdeen was founded as King’s College by William Elphinstone, Chancellor of Scotland and Bishop of Aberdeen in 1495. That makes the University of Aberdeen the third oldest in Scotland, and the 5th oldest in all of the UK. King’s College was initially established to train the professionals that the northern part of […]

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    Course Summary

    The University of Aberdeen’s Medical Sciences MRes is a laboratory-heavy, research-led degree program ordered around an individual research project. It will give you extensive medical research experience in a laboratory setting, under the guidance of world-leading molecular bioscience researches in the Rowlett Institute or the Institute of Medical Sciences.

    The first semester of this program is sees you taking only 2 core modules, as well as several electives. In semester two there is only one core module. You will also begin your Extended Research Project. The final semester will be dedicated to completing and presenting your Extended Research Project.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This course is typically delivered over 1 year of 3 semesters.

    The Core modules you’ll take include:

    • Shaping a Research Question (5 credits)

    This is a very short module designed to support your research project. It will link you with a project supervisor and see you deciding on a topic for your Extended Research Project.

    • Study Skills for Life

    This module will give you both research skills you’ll need for your Extended Research project and transferrable skills in Time Management, Note Taking, Presentation, Writing, Academic Integrity, Appraisal, Numeracy and IT.

    • Beyond Your Degree

    This module helps you prepare to advance your medical or academic career beyond this degree program. You’ll explore the university’s Careers Service, learn to write CVs and Cover Letters, and develop your interview skills

    • Extended Research Project in Medical Sciences (120 Credits)

    You will research and present an extended project in accordance with your interests and specialties, with the guidance and assistance of academic staff.

    Elective Modules include:

    • Applied Statistics
    • Bioinformatics
    • Biotechnology
    • Cardiovascular Health and Disease
    • Drug Metabolism & Toxicology
    • Introduction to Microbiology
    • Introductory Immunology
    • Molecular Genetics
    • Molecular Pharmacology
    • Principles of Reproductive Biology
    • Small Molecule Drug Discovery

    Learning & Teaching

    The University of Aberdeen’s MREs program is heavily research oriented, with special emphasis placed on actual laboratory studies. In addition to the standard learning methods of seminars, tutorials and workshops, you’ll complete lab work, an individual research project and explore peer learning.

    Career Possiblities

    The academic, practical and analytic skills you learn in the University of Aberdeen’s Medical Sciences MRes program could see you taking a place in many different careers, but a large proportion of graduates go on to successful careers in medical research. Some take their PhDs, whilst others become technicians or research assistants, working in hospitals, biotech firms, universities, or the pharmaceutical industry.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    The University of Aberdeen’s Medical Sciences MRes program requires applicants to have earned an upper second class (2:1) undergraduate degree in a subject related to the medical or biomedical sciences, or a close equivalent.  

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students                         

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.5 or better overall, with no less than 6.0 in Reading and Writing, and no less than 5.5 in any other sections.

    International students must also have academic accreditation equivalent to that required for UK and EU students. This includes many degrees from non-UK universities, outlined here.  

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