MRes Regenerative Medicine and Devices at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Our Regenerative Medicine and Devices MRes provides the opportunity to develop your scientific and translational research skills within an evolving discipline where major clinical conditions are treated by pioneering implants, tissue engineering constructs, cell- and gene-therapy, and nanomedicines. The Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices research focuses on pathological and traumatic conditions of significant socio-economic impact.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences | Department: Biomedical Science | Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Regenerative Medicine and Devices MRes is typically completed full-time in one year, but can be taken part-time over two years. The course is structured to include a significant research component which you will undertake throughout the course. In addition, supporting taught modules further enrich your learning. You will further deepen your understanding of the wider research community and literature through our specialist journal clubs with seminars from expert speakers as well as more informal, student-led presentations. Modules include Research Fundamentals, Advanced therapeutics and diagnostics, MRes Research Project.

Career pathways

The course intends to maximise both your personal and professional potential, and in particular provides a foundation for careers in research, industry, the public sector and academia. On course completion, you will be equipped with practical research based training, plus the necessary transferable skills to prepare you for career progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree and experience. A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Students with a degree that does not fall within this category but who have significant relevant experience, will also be considered. All applicants should provide a full description of any research projects undertaken, relevant work experience and non-academic qualifications. ATAS requirements. The JACS code for this course is B900, meaning that students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland will have to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate before they apply for a visa. Details can be found on the gov.uk website. Research proposal. Please provide a description of your area of interest, field of study and the particular focus of your intended research project which needs to relate to a research area of the school. This should include the context of your project, a short review of the key literature, your research questions, your methodology, considerations of the research ethics, a schedule and a list of references. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,792 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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