Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc / MRes

Postgraduate

In London

higher than £ 9000

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements  2:1 

Minimum 2:1 first degree in a biological, molecular biological or biomedical sciences-related subject or an overseas equivalent.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. 


International requirements   Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements  Band D  Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure

You will be admitted on the basis of your academic ability together with recommendations from academic referees. We hold an annual open day which will provide you with an opportunity to view the facilities.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement Yes A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required
Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
References Yes One reference is required, professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.
 Other Optional You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application
Application closing date
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We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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10 Cutcombe Road, SE5 9RJ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Biomedical
  • Project
  • International
  • English
  • Teaching
  • English Language
  • Biomedical Science
  • Techniques
  • Science
  • Molecular
  • MRes
  • Sciences Research
  • Skills in Biomedical
  • Bioscience Research
  • Biomedical & Molecular Sciences

Course programme

Course detail Description

Our Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc, MRes course gives you the flexibility to choose to study for a full Masters or an extended Masters of Research qualification. You will study Skills and Topics in Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research; Advanced Bioscience Research Laboratory Techniques, Workshops and an extended research project.

The MSc pathway requires modules totalling 180 credits, and this includes a six-month research project and dissertation worth 60 credits.

If you choose to study for the Masters Research qualification, you will be required to study modules worth 240 credits, which will include a nine-month research project and dissertation worth 120 credits.

If you are studying for the MSc qualification, you will complete the course in one year, from September to September, the Masters Research will take 16 months to complete, and you will study from September to January.

Further literature

Programme prospectus

Course format and assessment

Teaching

Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc Qualification

Teaching methods

Hours

Formal teaching and self-directed study, including practicals, background reading and preparation time, write-up of lab reports, lectures, revision exams, tutorials, workshops, presentations, research and papers.

2,190

Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MRes Qualification

Teaching methods

Hours

Formal teaching and self-directed study, including practicals, background reading and preparation time, write-up of lab reports, lectures, revision exams, tutorials, workshops, presentations, research and papers.

2,640

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

The primary method of assessment for this course is a combination of examinations, workshop write-ups, practical write-ups, presentations (oral and poster) and an extensive dissertation.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Location

This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses but some projects are based at Denmark Hill or St Thomas’ Hospital. Some areas of the course include national and international collaborations, and this means you occasionally may be assigned to other labs (for example as part of the Savile Scholarship awarded for our course).

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the choice of modules offered at the time.

Regulating body

King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.

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Structure

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules.
You will normally take:

  • MSc – modules totalling 180 credits.

  • MRes – modules totalling 240 credits.

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Skills in Biomedical and Molecular Sciences Research (30 credits)

  • Advanced Bioscience Research Laboratory Techniques (30 credits)

  • Topics in Biomedical Science (30 credits)

  • Specialised Techniques Workshops (30 credits)

You are also required to complete a research and dissertation module depending on your choice of study pathway:

  • Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc (60 credits)

  • Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MRes MRes (120 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Optional Modules

Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc / MRes

higher than £ 9000