Synthetic Biology MRes at University College London (UCL)

Programme overview

Join this cutting-edge research degree on synthetic biology to gain the skills and tools needed to engineer biology for a better future.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences | Duration: 1 calendar year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The Synthetic Biology MRes is a one-year degree. Modules include: Industrial Synthetic Biology; Transferable Skills in Bioprocess Research and Development; MRes Synthetic Biology Research Project; Research…

Career pathways

The majority of MRes Synthetic Biology graduates continue into PhD study at UCL, other UK institutions, or internationally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, life sciences, biochemical engineering, chemical biology or any related subject area, or a medical degree (MBBS), or a physical sciences degree. English language requirement: UCL Level 1.

Domestic applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 44,400 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 calendar year

Apply through the official page: https://evision.ucl.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TMRENG000101&code2=0001

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