Streams
There are seven different streams that run within the MRes in Biomedical Research.
The format of the streams and assessment is the same for all students, but the core teaching sessions and choice of research projects are defined by stream.
Biomedical Research stream
This stream is the main stream of this course. Students who are looking to get experience in research but are uncertain of the area/ field they wish to go into will find this course challenging and interesting as it covers a broad range of biomedical research techniques.
- More about the Biomedical Research stream
Personalised Healthcare stream
This stream provides world-class training in research at the interface between clinical and basic science. The emphasis is on the use of molecular approaches to understand and predict individual variability in disease risk, pathological progression and benefit from therapeutic intervention.
- More about the Personalised Healthcare stream
Respiratory and Cardiovascular stream
This stream will provide a solid grounding in basic physiology and pathophysiology of the heart and lungs, with projects related to advancing our understanding of these processes.
- More about the Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science stream
Inflammation Science stream
This stream is designed to provide cross-disciplinary training in inflammation biology. Particular emphasis will be placed on innate immunity (cellular and molecular aspects), complement, macrophage, vascular and cytokine biology since these are highly relevant to important disease challenges.
- More about the Inflammation Science stream
Microbial Pathogenesis stream
This provides research training in fundamental aspects of microbial pathogenesis. The emphasis is on molecular approaches to understanding infection, as a function of microbial pathogenic strategy and physiology.
- More about the Microbial Pathogenesis stream
Cardiovascular Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine stream
This stream provides an introduction to cardiovascular research using a cross-disciplinary approach, exposing the student not only to biomedical research, but also to technologically-advanced methods in the physical and computational sciences. The course would appeal to students with diverse backgrounds including biomedicine, life sciences, engineering and physical or computer sciences.
Biomedicine and Bioengineering in Osteoarthritis stream
Imperial College recently established a Centre for the Pathology of Osteoarthritis which combines the research expertise of Medicine and Engineering. This stream is designed to provide cross-disciplinary training in biology, pathophysiology, animal models, pre-clinical treatments, and technology driven diagnostics and therapeutics in osteoarthritis.
- More about the Biomedicine and Bioengineering in Osteoarthritis stream
All applications are made to the MRes in Biomedical Research course (Code A1BA), but please state clearly in the first sentence of your personal statement the stream for which you wish to be considered.
For more information on how to apply, see admissions.
