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Masters Degree Description

Whether it’s neuroscience, computational biology, stem cell biology or the origins of life, take the opportunity to hone a biosciences specialism of your choice with an MRes that mimics the life of a first-year PhD student. Launch your research career by undertaking a major project in any of the 10 subject streams offered within the UCL Division of Biosciences.

You’ll choose from one of ten available research streams, covering the whole range of biosciences topics, from computational biology to integrative anatomy, and embed yourself within one of our world-leading research groups. You’ll be in the lab or working on your project at least four days a week under the supervision of an expert senior investigator.

In addition to completing your year-long research project, you’ll develop your research independence and science communication skills through taught modules. You’ll also learn how to peer-review published papers on your specialist topic and communicate your research findings to a range of audiences.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, life sciences, or related subject area, or a medical degree (MBBS), or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with an appropriate professional qualification and relevant work experience may also apply.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

As a graduate of the Biosciences MRes, you’ll be ideally positioned to progress onto doctoral study in your chosen biosciences specialism, either here at UCL or at another academic institution.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  The Scientific Literature
  •  MRes Biosciences Research Skills
  •  MRes Biosciences Research Seminars
  •  MRes Biosciences Research Project

Optional modules

  •  Molecular Evolution
  •  Advanced Computational Biology
  •  Mechanisms of Development
  •  Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology
  •  Advanced Anatomy
  •  Neurobiology of Degeneration and Repair
  •  Cognitive Systems Neuroscience
  •  Receptors and Synaptic Signalling
  •  Developmental Neuroscience
  •  Form and Function of the Vertebrate Head: An Integrative Anatomical Approach
  •  Mechanisms of Molecular Machines
  •  Molecular Mechanisms in Human Disease and Biotechnology
  •  Computational and Systems Biology
  •  Advanced Human Genetics
  •  Biology of Ageing
  •  Diseases of Ageing
  •  Data Science Methods in Biology
  •  Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
  •  Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
  •  Neural Computation: Models of Brain Function
  •  Molecular Pharmacology
  •  Pharmacology of Inflammation

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