MEDN71000 35 Variable teaching patterns Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Elizabeth Cartwright Unit coordinator Division of Cardiovascular Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 17.5 <p>All trainees carry out three independent research projects during the first year. Students meet with our academic supervisors and discuss potential projects spanning different cardiovascular applications, techniques and approaches. With the guidance of a dedicated advisory team, students select three projects through which they &#39;rotate&#39; in 12 week cycles. The aim is to provide an insight into different areas of cardiovascular science as well as equip trainees with a variety of practical skills. Projects are offered in a wide range of subject areas which include functional physiology, cell signalling, human genetics, <em>in vivo </em>disease modelling, bioengineering, computer modelling, novel delivery mechanisms, omics approaches, structure-function mechanisms, regenerative medicine and imaging. Trainees are strongly encouraged to select projects which use different experimental techniques. The experiences of each placement allow our students to make well informed choices for their final PhD project - which is the focus of the final three years.</p> <p>The MRes Cardiovascular Sciences requires students to complete three x 12 week research placements. Each project is associated with 35 credits. This is a major part of the programme. The research projects will be carried out in the laboratories of supervisors who are named on the British Heart Foundation 4 year PhD programme.&nbsp;These may be within the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences or in other Schools and Faculties in the University of Manchester.</p> <div> Equip students with a wide knowledge in differing areas of cardiovascular science</div><div> - Allow students to experience, and become familiar with, a wide range of practical skills.</div><div> - Increase awareness of on-going research in cardiovascular sciences which is being undertaken at the University of Manchester</div><div> - Improve presentation skills for both oral and written accounts of new research.</div> <div> At the end of the course unit students will:</div><div> - Be familiar with the theoretical and practical basis of a wide range of research methods and techniques.</div><div> - Have acquired practical experience of developing research questions, and using research methods to answer these questions.</div><div> - Have a detailed and systematic understanding of 1 area of cardiovascular sciences.</div><div> - Have practical experience of presenting scientific research in both oral and written form.</div><div> - Be able to make well informed choices about their final 3 year research project.</div> 3 Report 90% 7 Oral assessment/presentation 10% <p>Formal summative assessements</p> N 0 0 350 <div> Ethical and Research Governance Issues</div> <div> Any research course unit that involves contact with human volunteers, either patients or the general public or human material must be subject to appropriate ethical approval. You should check with your supervisors and Programme Directors whether this has been granted BEFORE you start the project. Some projects offered which involve working with animals require a Home Office licence. Again you should check with your supervisors and Programme Directors whether this is required/has been granted BEFORE you start the project.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Health and Safety</div> <div> In most laboratories, you will come across potential hazards. Prior to starting work in any laboratory you should undergo a Health and Safety induction by the safety officer of your laboratory project &ndash; it is your responsibility to ensure that this happens. You must ensure that you read any relevant literature relating to Health and Safety given to you at this induction or at any other time in the programme. Refer to the on-line Health and Safety course unit that you completed at Induction. Laboratory coats must be worn in laboratory areas and will be provided by your supervisor. Project work must be carried out according to the particular guidelines and COSHH regulations for that piece of work or project in the laboratory in which the project is undertaken. Any accidents occurring in laboratories should be immediately reported to your project supervisor.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Out of Hours Working</div> <div> You may need to work out of hours on occasion in the evening or at weekends. If this is the case, you should first consult your supervisor about this as you&nbsp;will need prior written approval. In addition, you should inform your supervisor of your intended experiments and the approximate times you will be in the workplace. You need to make sure that you have signed appropriate risk assessment forms.</div>