MRes Cell Biomedicine

Program Overview

The MRes Cell Biomedicine program at University of Roehampton is a one-year, full-time master's program that focuses on developing advanced research skills in the medical aspects of cell biology and pathology. It combines lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical work with a hands-on lab-based research project to provide students with a deep understanding of modern and topical research in cell biomedicine. Graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers in biomedical research, clinical environments, or the health industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objective: The MRes Cell Biomedicine program aims to equip students with advanced research skills in medical aspects of cell biology and pathology, preparing them for careers in biomedical research, clinical environments, or the health industry.
• Description: This program provides students with a deep understanding of modern and topical research in cell biomedicine.
It focuses on developing advanced research skills through a lab-based research project, emphasizing research methods, ethics, and statistical data handling. The program includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical work, keeping students up-to-date with current advancements in the field.

Outline:

• Structure: The program is a full-time, one-year program with 180 credits.
• Course Schedule: The program includes a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical work.
The exact schedule may vary depending on the specific modules chosen.
• Modules:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Health Research Methods:
This module covers experimental, survey, and qualitative research strategies, data analysis techniques, and ethical considerations in research. It prepares students for the Research Project module.
• Communication: This module focuses on evaluating and communicating scientific literature and research.
Students learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, develop presentation skills, and create a virtual poster on their individual study. It covers gene therapy, stem cells, cellular interactions, biomarkers, and anti-infective therapies.
• Research Project: This module is the core of the program, where students design, plan, and execute their own original research project.
It provides hands-on experience in applying knowledge gained in other modules and developing laboratory techniques.
• Skills Development: The program focuses on developing advanced research skills in cell biology, including:
• Research design and methodology
• Ethical considerations in research
• Statistical data analysis
• Laboratory techniques
• Scientific communication

Assessment:

• Methods: The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Written assignments
• Presentations
• Practical assessments
• Research project
• Criteria: Assessment criteria are designed to evaluate students' understanding of theoretical concepts, practical skills, and research abilities.

Teaching:

• Methods: The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Practical work
• Individual supervision for research projects
• Faculty: The program is taught by research-active experts in the field, who conduct research in areas such as:
• Cellular and molecular mechanisms of cancer
• Microbial resistance to antibiotics
• Immune mechanisms of disease
• Stem cell research
• Molecular modelling in cell biology
• Unique Approaches:
• The program emphasizes hands-on learning through a lab-based research project.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with advanced equipment.
• The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to balance their studies with other commitments.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Research scientist
• Pharmaceutical researcher
• Academia research/teaching
• Biomedical consultant
• Science writer/communicator
• NHS (various roles)
• Local and central government (roles in policy and health promotion)
• Opportunities: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a wide range of careers in the biomedical field.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program are well-equipped to contribute to the advancement of medical research and improve healthcare outcomes.

Other:

• Research Environment: The School of Life and Health Sciences at Roehampton University provides a stimulating research environment, with academics conducting research in a diverse range of topics.
• Laboratory Facilities: Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with microscopy analysers, autoradiography, flow cytometry, high sensitivity HPLC and LC-MS, and neural stem cell and tissue culture facilities.
• Flexibility: The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to balance their studies with work, family, and other external commitments.

September 2024 entry tuition fees (UK)

Level of study Full-time MRes £12,338

September 2024 entry tuition fees (international)

Level of study Full-time MRes £21,788