Stem Cells & Tissue Repair

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our Stem Cells & Tissue Repair iBSc degree is a unique and challenging study programme that focuses on tissue formation, stem cells and regeneration. This course provides an in-depth and well-rounded exploration of this fascinating subject area through research-led teaching and is suitable for intercalating dental, veterinary and medical students, and is also open to third-year biosciences students interested in the field of stem cells and regenerative biology.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Start date

On request

About this course

The course covers the fundamental molecular, cellular and physiological basis of tissue formation and regeneration.
You will explore current trends in cutting- edge areas of research working alongside international experts at a leading research institution.
Taught by internationally renowned scientists and researchers.
Graduates have been published as a result of their BSc project, and some have gone on to present their research at conferences.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Engineering
  • Cell Biology
  • Stem Cell
  • Stem Cell Biology
  • Biomedical
  • Tissue Regeneration
  • Development
  • Commitment
  • Acetylcholine

Course programme

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

Required Modules
  • Tissue Formation & Repair (30 credits)
  • Stem Cell Biology (15 credits)
  • Critical Thinking in Biomedical Research (30 credits)
  • Laboratory Project in Tissue Regeneration & Development (45 credits)

Examples of research project topics:

  • Commitment of pituitary gland progenitors.
  • Role of non-neuronal acetylcholine signalling in salispheres.
  • Dissecting the regulators of muscle stem cells in development and regeneration.
  • Regulation of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 (GSK-3) phosphorylation in neural crest cells.
  • Identifying the signals involved in the specification of a salivary gland cell fate.
  • ‘Are sensory placode progenitors multipotent stem cells?’.
  • Engineering polymeric nanoneedles for sustained siRNA release.
  • Engineering 3D liver tissue from human pluripotent stem cells.
  • Engineering tissue self-elongation.
Optional Modules

There are no optional modules for this course.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-todate, innovative and relevant courses of study.

Additional information

International tuition fee - £25,500 per year.

Stem Cells & Tissue Repair

£ 9,250 VAT inc.