This stream covers the basic physiology of cardiac function, the pathophysiology of the major cardiovascular diseases (cardiac ischaemia), and the pathophysiology of the major respiratory diseases (asthma, COPD and cystic fibrosis). You will study the advantages and limitations of animal models of respiratory and cardiovascular disease and the rationale behind the design of novel treatments for respiratory and cardiovascular disease. This stream is aimed at students with a biological or biochemical background wishing to pursue further education in a biomedically relevant area and those that want to undertake research projects aimed at understanding pathophysiological mechanisms underlying respiratory and/or cardiovascular diseases. It is also aimed at students who want to gain a Master’s qualification with a view to undertaking doctoral training, or work in the pharmaceutical industry or in a professional biomedical technical environment. Our MRes in Biomedical Research is designed for students looking to pursue a career in biomedical research, whether in academia, industry or government. The overwhelming majority of graduates, who have wanted to continue on to PhD study, have done so. The programme offers training in a vast array of laboratories across the Faculty of Medicine (approximately 700 world leading research groups) and an opportunity to learn from leaders in the field.