Translational Cancer Medicine MRes

King’s College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Full time September MRes One year FT

FindAMasters summary

The Translational Cancer Medicine MRes programme at King's College London offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of cancer research. With a focus on rational drug design, clinical study design, and molecular biology, you'll gain practical experience through laboratory rotations. This competitive course is designed to support PhD applications and provide continued translational and medical training. Taught by internationally renowned experts, you'll have the chance to work on specific research projects from the outset. The programme structure includes modules in Fundamentals of Translational Cancer Medicine and two laboratory-based research projects. Entry requirements include a first-class or high 2:1 BSc degree in biomolecular or physical sciences. MBBS students can also apply.

About the course

Translational Cancer Medicine enables you to gain detailed knowledge and understanding of research methods applied to rational drug design, clinical study design, molecular and cell biology, tumour immunology, genetics and cancer imaging. You'll gain practical experience through two six-month laboratory

Entry Requirements

First class or high 2:1 BSc (honours) degree or overseas equivalent in biomolecular or physical sciences.

MBBS students can be admitted at any time following the third year of their programme. Post-year three: entry is based on year three performance plus evidence of knowledge of the basic elements of translational research topics. Advanced years (four to five): students must complete their current year of study. External students need to obtain permission from their own medical school and provide evidence of their exam performance in the pre-clinical examinations.

Fees

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01 January 2024

Where will I study?

King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. King's is home to over 18,000 postgraduate students and attracts some of the best academic minds in the world. We are recognised for the global influence of our research and innovation and are amongst the world’s best universities for research excellence and power (REF 2021), creating the perfect environment for you to share and develop your passion. Our PhD completion rates at King’s are among the highest in the country and, with our Centre for Doctoral Studies, you can be sure to receive the best support to ensure success. Our students benefit from connections with employers, universities and organisations throughout London and across the globe.

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Daniel

"This course allowed me to be sure that I do want to do a PhD, in addition to exposing me to very varied areas of research in an engaging manner. I appreciated the level to which I managed my own time and workload and really enjoyed the process as a whole. In short I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering commencing a career in research"