Biomedical Research - MRes

At a glance...

Course code: A1BA

Duration: 1 year full time

Start date: October

Entry requirements: 2:1 or overseas equivalent in an appropriate science subject

Collaborating Departments: Department of Surgery and Cancer, National Heart and Lung Institute, Department of Medicine

Organising Section: Biomolecular Medicine

Location: South Kensington Campus

Course director: Professor Nigel Gooderham

Course organiser / admissions tutor: Dr. Tim Ebbels

Course tutor: Dr. Elizabeth Want

Course administrator:
Miss Julia Hogg

Course Fees 2012/2013 Academic Year: £6,000 Home/EU & £28,000 Overseas

How to apply

Apply online

Course Overview

The MRes in Biomedical Research offers advanced research training in a broad range of laboratory and computer based biomedical science. The course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical research, whether it be in academia, industry or goverment. To date, approximately 90% of our students have gone on to do PhDs after completing the MRes. We will equip you with the key skills needed to plan, conduct, publish and obtain funding for successful research. The course offers training in a vast array of labs from across the Faculty of Medicine (approx. 700 world leading research groups).

The course comprises two 5-month research projects and a core programme including grant writing, technical workshops, journal clubs and transferrable skills. Please note that Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates for part-completion are not available for this course.

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Streams

The course is divided into streams, each of which offers a different specialism within biomedical research. The format of the streams and assessment methods are the same for all students, but the core programme and choice of research projects are determined by stream. Current streams offered are:

Please see further information on the streams offered, before making your application.

MRes BMR Student Blogger

One of the students on our main BMR stream, Jun Cao, has been selected for one of Imperial College's highly sought-after student blogger positions. Jun is an International student from China who joined the course in October 2011, and will be blogging through the year about her experiences on the course, extra-curricular activities, life in London and general life as a student. Jun's most recent posts are in the feed on the right, and if you're wondering what life would be like on the MRes in Biomedical Research then we encourage you to read about her experiences. From Jun's blog, you can also find links to the other student blogs.