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Biomedical Science - Reproduction and Development MRes
Course options
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Qualification
MRes - Master of Research
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Location
St George's, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Overview
Biomedical scientists work at the cutting edge of research and medicine, helping to solve some of the most threatening diseases and conditions facing mankind. St George’s boasts a renowned heritage in this field, constantly developing new and innovative solutions to enhance diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of numerous diseases. Edward Jenner, the ‘father of immunology’ who successfully performed the first vaccination against smallpox, was based at St George’s. More recently, our research has included a focus on tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV in low and middle-income countries.
This compelling course enables you to continue that pioneering work. It will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and experience for a rewarding career in biomedical science or to progress on to a fulfilling research degree such as a PhD.
You can look forward to working directly alongside high-calibre researchers who are leading and respected experts in their fields. You will learn numerous, valuable transferable skills including; critical appraisal, problem-solving, research techniques, accessing technology for FRET and TURF, utilising large data, numeracy, and presenting skills.
Studying
Teaching is delivered through a variety of methods, such as lectures, course-specific seminars and small group sessions. You will also participate in self-directed study and wider reading, as well as individual and group practical sessions.
St George’s is the only university in the country to give you the opportunity to undertake a nine month research project in this topic. This will give you time to immerse yourself in detailed research, generating high quality data that could be impactful enough for publication. It’s incredibly valuable work and has led to many exciting discoveries and important breakthroughs.
You will have the freedom to choose from a wide-ranging list of projects, and to work in a vibrant research environment with world-renowned researchers. You will also work with their research teams, PhD students and post-doctoral scientists to gain insight and experience over the course of your project.
At St George’s, you will benefit from working as part of a small, close-knit team. Students, clinicians and researchers work happily and effectively together. St George’s is more a small community than a large anonymous institution, with all the advantages that brings for personal input and development.
Careers
If you want to pursue a career in biomedical research - whether in academia, industry or government - this course will open up a world of opportunities. Many St George’s graduates have gone on to work in a variety of exciting and fulfilling careers in the biotech industry.
This course is highly effective in accelerating your development within your general healthcare career. The depth and quality of the academic research that you will undertake on your nine month project will also put you in a good position to apply for a PhD.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 23,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
59th
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Campus address
St George's, University of London, Cranmer Terrace, Wandsworth, SW17 0RE, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
49th out of 103 10
30th out of 35 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 240145 64%37th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079 79%17th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.49 70%100th
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Entry standards
/ Max 239184 76%15th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100100 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.02 80%23rd
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