Cardiovascular Science (MSc)

The Master's programme in "Cardiovascular Science" is a consecutive full-time study programme taught in English, which has the intention to train international students in all aspects of cardiovascular science. This will be achieved by its modular structure which offers students with a background in natural sciences or human medicine a broad education, not only in the relevant basics but also in modern clinical aspects which are essential for understanding translational research questions. A key feature of this programme lies in its high proportion of individual practical training, allowing students to gain experimental experience and insight into different research questions. After finishing their Master's theses, the graduates will be highly qualified for PhD programmes and their future careers in the field of cardiovascular sciences in academia and industry as well as in related occupational fields. The MSc programme in Cardiovascular Science contains four theoretical modules (M.CVS.101, M.CVS.102, M.CVS.201, M.CVS.301) with a consecutive curriculum covering basic knowledge on the organ and molecular level of the cardiovascular system, on cardiovascular diseases and therapies as well as on modern aspects of cardiovascular science including "state-of-the-art" work. Practical work in the laboratory has a high priority in the programme. Within the first three semesters, three laboratory rotations of eight weeks each are to be carried out. The choice of the laboratory and the topic is completely free and according to the student's interest. First semester: M.CVS.101: "Cardiovascular Basics I" (lectures, seminars, and practical courses in anatomy, physiology, embryology, endocrinology) M.CVS.102: "Cardiovascular Basics II" (lectures and seminars in cell biology, biophysics, biochemistry, signal transduction, genetics) M.CVS.001: eight-week lab rotation I Second semester: M.CVS.201: "Cardiovascular diseases and therapies" (lectures, seminars, and practical courses in clinical aspects of cardiovascular diseases, cardiovascular pharmacology, interventional therapies) M.CVS.002: eight-week lab rotation II Third semester: M.CVS.301: "Cardiovascular research in academia and industry" (lectures and seminars in clinical trials, state-of-the-art methods) M.CVS.003: eight-week lab rotation III Fourth semester: Six-month Master's thesis PDF Download

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E.G. PTE Academic: 67 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 20 Listening: 20 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20 IELTS Academic: 6

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Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or related fields – degrees in nursery, midwifery or physiotherapy can not be accepted. For further details, see: https://www.umg.eu/en/study-and-teaching/studieren-an-der-umg/study-programmes/cardiovascular-science/master/frequently-asked-questions-faq/

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