Biosciences MRes
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
Whether it’s neuroscience, computational biology, stem cell biology or the origins of life, take the opportunity to hone a biosciences specialism of your choice with an MRes that mimics the life of a first-year PhD student. Launch your research career by undertaking a major project in any of the 10 subject streams offered within the UCL Division of Biosciences.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £42,700 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, life sciences, or related subject area, or a medical degree (MBBS), or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with an appropriate professional qualification and relevant work experience may also apply.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- UCL Global Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline March-April each year
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds