Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take:
MSc – modules totalling 180 credits
MRes – modules totalling 240 credits
You are required to take:
- Skills in Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research (30 credits)
- Advanced Bioscience Research Laboratory Techniques (30 credits)
- Topics in Biomedical Science (30 credits)
- Specialised Techniques Workshops (30 credits)
You are also required to complete a research and dissertation module depending on your choice of study pathway:
- Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research dissertation MSc (60 credits)
- Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research dissertation MRes (120 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
Formal teaching and selfdirected study, including practicals, background reading and preparation time, write-up of lab reports, lectures, revision exams, tutorials, workshops, presentations, research and papers.
Hours required:
- MSc: 2,190
- MRes: 2,640
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/practical examinations
- Oral Presentations
- Scientific research skills assessments
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include lab reports, workshop reports, written examinations, oral presentations, an extended dissertation and lab performance assessment during the project. Coursework contributes approximately 67% (MSc) / 75% (MRes), oral presentation and scientific research skills assessments approximately 16.5 % (MSc) / 12.5% (MRes) and examinations approximately 16.5% (MSc) / 12.5% (MRes) to your final mark.
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed and we may need to request further information from you during the application process.
ATAS clearance if you receive an offer: the MRes stream of the programme requires all non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (with some exceptions) to have an ATAS certificate before they can enrol at King’s – this clearance can take a number of months (minimum 30 working days) and expected to be longer particularly during April and September. We therefore advise applying as soon as possible and earlier than the below deadlines to avoid any delay in obtaining this certificate.
Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2026 (23:59 UK time). The final application deadlines for this programme are:
- Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Home fee status: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
After the first application deadline in March:
- if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
- if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications
Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after the first application deadline, and we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
MSc one year full-time; MRes 16 months full-time
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026