Synthetic Biology MRes
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Synthetic Biology MRes
Postgraduate · Sciences
About this programme
Join this cutting-edge research degree on synthetic biology to gain the skills and tools needed to engineer biology for a better future. This interdisciplinary MRes will equip you with advanced laboratory techniques, computational modelling skills, and a systems-level understanding of synthetic biology to thrive and progress in this rapidly advancing field of science and
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £42,700 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Normally, a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, life sciences, biochemical engineering, chemical biology or any related subject area, or a medical degree (MBBS), or a physical sciences degree, 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 (6)
- 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
- The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2026Partial funding