Stem Cells & Tissue Repair
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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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.
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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
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.
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.
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Stem Cells & Tissue Repair