MMedSci by Research Medical Sciences

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University of Edinburgh

Comments about MMedSci by Research Medical Sciences - At the institution - Edinburgh - Scotland

• Objectives
  The research programme aims to equip participants with knowledge of the range of modern medical research techniques, from molecular medicine and genetics, to clinical trials and epidemiology.
• Entry requirements
  This degree programme is intended for medically qualified doctors with a strong academic interest who wish to consider a career in biomedical research.
• Academic title
  MMedSci by Research Medical Sciences
• Course description
  Learning Outcomes
  
  Graduates of this degree programme will have a general knowledge and understanding of research techniques and methodologies currently in use, and a more detailed and practical experience of the research field and skills of their choice.
  
  How You Will Be Taught
  
  About 20% of the course will consist of taught classes and seminars with other students on this degree course. There will be a practical core-training week in molecular medicine, in addition to the weekly classes on other aspects of clinical research and generic core skills (statistics, presentations, medical ethics, paper writing etc). The remaining 80% of the time will be spent in the host department relevant to the student's clinical speciality and research aspirations. Assessment will be based on the student's research project.
  
  Entry Requirements
  
  Applicants should have a good medical degree and be fluent English speakers (eg TOEFL 7.0). They will need to be accepted by a host clinical department or laboratory, and also by the programme director.

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