Program Overview

Introduction to Human Tissue Repair MRes

The Human Tissue Repair MRes is a globally innovative program that specializes in human tissue repair. This program is taught by leading research scientists and clinicians within UCL's world-class research and teaching environment, providing in-depth, specialized research training. The course acts as the ideal foundation year for a biomedical research career and will equip students to work at the highest levels of biomedical science.

Entry Requirements

• A medical degree or a UK bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject (biological science, biomedicine, biophysics, chemistry, medicine), awarded with first or upper second-class honors, or an overseas qualification or an equivalent standard from a university or educational institution of university rank.
• English language requirements: The English language level for this course is Level 1.

Course Overview

This program offers an integrated multidisciplinary approach to learning about human tissue repair, regeneration, and therapy. Students will be equipped with a detailed knowledge of the fundamentals of inflammation and the immune response in human health and disease, while also studying cellular and molecular mechanisms of human tissue repair and the therapies designed to repair and restore tissue function. Treatments covered include immunotherapy, stem cell therapy, transplantation, tissue constructs, and medical devices.

Careers and Employability

The program provides a solid foundation and network for further academic study and for working at the highest levels of biomedical sciences. Graduates can take their specialist skills into the public healthcare sector and NHS, industry and biopharma, government and research councils, biomedical charities and stakeholders, sports medicine, or scientific media and publishing houses. Graduates are also equipped with transferable skills in presentation, writing, organization, and teamwork.

Teaching and Learning

The program is delivered through a mix of seminars, lectures, e-learning, laboratory work, practicals, and small group tutorials. Assessment is through examination, presentations, coursework, practical reports, and a dissertation. Examinations are taken in-person, coursework is submitted online, and practical reports are completed during lab time. Research project dissertations are written in the style of a thesis.

Modules

• Full-time:
  • Term 1: Principles of Inflammation, Principles of Immunology, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Research Methods.
  • Term 2: Selective modules (Immunological Basis of Disease or Applied Tissue Engineering), Practical Laboratory Research Skills.
  • Term 3: Research Project.
• Part-time:
  • Year 1: Term 1 - Principles of Inflammation, Principles of Immunology; Term 2 - Immunological Basis of Disease or Applied Tissue Engineering.
  • Year 2: Term 1 - Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Research Methodologies and Transferable Skills; Term 2 - Practical Laboratory Research Skills, Research Project.

Fees and Funding

• UK students: ｣18,400 (full-time), ｣9,200 (part-time).
• International students: ｣39,200 (full-time), ｣19,600 (part-time).
• Additional costs may include travel between campuses.
• Bursaries are available for several Division of Medicine programs.

Accessibility

The department will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities. Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.