MRes Biomedical Research (Molecular Basis of Human Disease) at Imperial College London

Train for a career in biomedical research and specialise in molecular mechanisms and structural biology. Build multidisciplinary skills in biomedical research on this Master's course, specialising in molecular mechanisms and structural biology. You'll explore fundamental disease mechanisms and the scientific methodology used to unravel these mechanisms.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine  |  Department: Department of Infectious Disease, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Grant Writing Exercise, Research Project 1 and Research Project 2, Example projects, Investigating the role of CD63 in human adipose stem cells, How the bacterial type II secretion system powers toxin release, Novel neuromodulators from the gut microbiome, Biosensor screening using a bacterial synthetic memory circuit.

Career pathways

Graduates of our faculty of medicine courses go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, government, charities and NGOs, consultancy, technology, research and development, education. Typical roles include Data analyst, Policy advisor, Trainee Patent Attorney, Project Manager, Medical Affairs Writer, Associate Scientist, Regulatory advisor, Healthcare Consultant.

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