Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc/MRes
Provided by King's College London GKT School of Medical Education
About the course
Our Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc, MRes course gives you the flexibility to choose to study for a full Masters or an extended Masters of Research qualification. You will study skills and topics in Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research; Advanced Bioscience Research Laboratory Techniques, Workshops and an extended research project. The MSc pathway requires modules totalling 180 credits, and this includes a six-month research project and dissertation worth 60 credits. If you choose to study for the MRes qualification, you will be required to study modules worth 240 credits, which will include a nine-month research project and dissertation worth 120 credits. If you are studying for the MSc qualification, you will complete the course in one year, from September to September. The Masters of Research will take 16 months to complete, and you will study from September to January.
Course Aims
- Evaluate and assimilate the scientific literature in a given subject area.
- Devise a hypothesis that can be tested experimentally.
- Analyse data, appreciate the value of reproducibility of data and draw valid conclusions.
- Collect data and apply appropriate methods to test a hypothesis.
- Develop an ability to comprehend and synthesise complex information.
- Organise a work-schedule, stick to deadlines, and prioritize activities.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and through writing.
Base campuses
Guy’s Campus
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
Waterloo Campus
Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
Denmark Hill Campus
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
Regulating bodies
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
Teaching methods - what to expect
Assessment
- Coursework
- Exams
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Structure
Required modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take: MSc – modules totalling 180 credits MRes – modules totalling 240 credits You are required to take:
You are also required to complete a research and dissertation module depending on your choice of study pathway:
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Tuition Fees
UK:
Full time: £16,950 (MSc) (2025/26) / £22,750 (MRes) (2025/26)
International:
Full time: £35,800 (MSc) (2025/26) / £47,700 (MRes) (2025/26)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Deposit
If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.
- If you receive an offer before March, payment is due by 20 March.
- If you receive an offer between 1 March and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.
If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
- Books if you choose to buy your own copies
- Library fees and fines
- Personal photocopies
- Printing programme handouts
- Society membership fees (optional)
- Stationery
- Travel costs for travel around London, between campuses and for project placements
- Graduation costs
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section .
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| Start date | Venue | |
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| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |