Chemical Biology: Multi-Disciplinary Physical Scientists for Next-Generation Biological, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research and Development

Imperial College Business School

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In London

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    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

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    Different dates available

Chemical Biology is an emerging discipline that sits at the interface of traditional chemistry and biology, drawing on the tools and ideas of modern Physical Sciences and applying them to the solution of biological problems at the molecular level.This is a discipline that is perfectly poised to address the next great challenge in biological science – to understand how gene products are used in and interact with the cellular environment.

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South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ

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About this course

This is a discipline that is perfectly poised to address the next great challenge in biological science – to understand how gene products are used in and interact with the cellular environment. The programme is run by the Institute of Chemical Biology’s Doctoral Training Centre. The research element provides physical scientists with the ability to bridge disparate fields and gain the confidence to grapple with biomolecular research in a multidisciplinary environment. Students can apply for a one-year stand-alone MRes course or a four-year programme (one year MRes followed by a three-year PhD).

All applicants must apply online. You can usually apply for up to two courses, although your second choice will only be considered if your first-choice application is unsuccessful. Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but popular courses close when they are full, so you should apply early to avoid disappointment. There may also be funding deadlines that apply to you. You will need to upload documents with your applications, which may include...

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  • IT
  • Biology
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Skills and Training
  • Pharmaceutical Research
  • IT Development
  • Biomedical

Course programme

Modules shown are for the current academic year, and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

The MRes consists of a nine-month interdisciplinary research project, taught modules in advanced cell biology and biochemistry, practical laboratory experience of biomolecular techniques, specialist lectures in transferable skills and group discussion sessions.

In term one, you choose a research project after discussion with academic staff during the first two weeks of the course. Each research project has at least one physical and one life sciences supervisor. Under their guidance, you write a literature report and research proposal for submission at the end of term.

Core Taught Material
  • Cell biology
  • Chemical Biology and Enzymology
  • Analytical Tools and Techniques
  • Physical Techniques in Biology
  • Molecular Basis of Cancer
  • Theoretical Approaches to Biology
  • Imaging in Chemistry and Biology
  • Single Cell Technologies

You begin term two with an assessment on the core lecture modules undertaken in term one. You also begin your research project in the laboratory.

Continuing with your programme of taught material, you choose two modules from the options available, in discussion with your project supervisor.

You also attend Journal Club, which is an assessed transferable skills module that aims to develop presentation skills, whilst encouraging scientific debate, and providing the opportunity to broaden scientific knowledge.

At each Journal Club meeting you will work in a group and make a presentation about a seminal high impact paper. This will be followed by a chaired discussion/debate about the paper.

You will be assessed on your ability to organise the presentation in a logical manner, the use of clear PowerPoint slides, the clarity of the presentation and its scientific content.

In term three, you will continue to work on your research project, to be written up as a thesis. You will also present your research findings at a one-day MRes Conference held at the beginning of September, which counts towards your overall assessment.

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