Newcastle University

The Centre for Integrated research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) MRes is a research-based course with a taught component. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is designed for students with a BSc in the life sciences or another science discipline. It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can study the course as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

What you’ll Learn

The taught component of the course includes musculoskeletal ageing specific content. This content is delivered as a series of e-learning modules provided by Newcastle University and also the CIMA partner universities of Liverpool and Sheffield. You will also receive training in general research principles and in professional and key skills.

You will also receive:

  • training in general research principles
  • training in professional and key skills
  • peer mentoring from current CIMA PhD students

Your Project

Your research project is a major element of the course. Your project involves 24 weeks of research in an area of musculoskeletal ageing. Supervision is by expert academic researchers in your field of interest.

Entry requirements

Please see website page:
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/healthy-musculoskeletal-ageing-cima-mres/#entryrequirements

Closing Date

Please see the website or alternatively contact the institution for further information