Overview

The Biomedical and Molecular Sciences Research MSc/MRes course at King's College London gives you the flexibility to choose to study for a full Masters or an extended Masters of Research qualification.

Key benefits

Lectures delivered by experienced specialist researchers covering contemporary issues in Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuro Biology and Cardiovascular Sciences.

Interactive tutorials including, for example, a session on biosciences statistics and bioinformatics.

Each student can choose a number of expert led workshops focused on specialised technical skills and scientific approaches and methodologies relevant to Biomedical Sciences.

The course offers advanced practical experience and supervised training together with an in-depth research project within an active research group; projects are either six months (MSc) or nine months (MRes) in length.

Many students publish their results in top tier journals. Some examples can be viewed here.

This course offers a lead into a research career; in the past, approximately 40 per cent of graduates from this course have entered a PhD programme.

Our external examiner noted that ‘This course provides an ideal training for biomedical students hoping to pursue a career in research and sets a gold standard nationally in this area.’

Career prospects

Our graduates have been very successful in securing UK or international PhD positions after graduation, with the majority choosing to remain in science or enrolling in PhD, medical or dental programmes.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Skills in Biomedical and Molecular Sciences Research

Advanced Bioscience Research Laboratory Techniques

Topics in Biomedical Science

Specialised Techniques Workshops

Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

Two references are required, professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

35800 GBP / year

≈ 35800 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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