The first course of its kind in the UK, the Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies: From Bench to Market MSc combines biological and medical science with business, law and bioethics. Designed to develop expertise in the biological, commercial and regulatory aspects of cellular therapies and its applications in biomedicine, the course equips students to pursue a business-based career in cellular therapy or related disciplines.

Key benefits

• You will have the opportunity to work alongside key opinion leaders in the field of business and medical research in cellular therapies.
• You will learn about the complex landscape of manufacturing and commercialising cells for medical treatment from those who deliver them.
• You will produce credible business plans for the application of cellular therapy in clinical settings, taking into consideration science, patient benefits, regulations and market laws.
• You will learn to conduct investigations, analyse the results using various qualitative and quantitative methods and draw valid conclusions for commercialisation of cellular therapy.
• Outstanding networking opportunities with leaders in the field (biotechnology/pharma, financial services, stem cell manufacturing, regulatory, public sectors and scientists).
• Mentoring sessions by King's academics and external guests.
• The study programme is compliant with the European PharmaTrain initiative and thus allows international transfer of credits.

“For me, the most fascinating feature of the course has been learning about all the treatments that I didn’t know existed. It’s incredible to think that one day we should be able to cure diabetes, cardiac diseases, cancer, dementia, as well as grow bones and organs just by developing stem cell technologies. ”

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Course essentials

The complexity of issues relating to cell manufacturing, the underlying regulatory framework, reimbursement and viable business models all represent challenges that severely undermine the timing and the delivery of a sustainable healthcare model. Our programme will equip you with the knowledge that will enhance the understanding of these complex issues within an integrated and commercial context. This one-year advanced study course explores the biological, regulatory and business aspects of cellular therapy in the fields of biomedicine. The course also includes a dissertation related to business strategy development for cellular therapy. You will study modules totalling 180 credits throughout the year, with 45 credits coming from the 15,000 – 18,000 word dissertation. The majority of learning for this degree takes place at the King’s College London Guy’s campus. Some of the lectures are also delivered at the Demark Hill and Waterloo campuses; please note that locations are determined according to where each module is taught.

Base campuses

Guy’s Campus

The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.

Denmark Hill Campus

Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.

Waterloo Campus

Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry requirements

UK applicants

Standard requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) or a 2.1/first degree (or overseas equivalent) in relevant bioscience subject. Non-traditional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.  

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

Select a countrySelect a country

English language requirements

English language band:

D

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal. A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.  

Your application will be assessed by an admissions tutor, who will consult other members of the academic staff involved in teaching the programme. Once references and transcripts are received, we aim to process all applications within four to six weeks although this may take longer in February, March and over holiday periods. 

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement	Yes	A one page personal statement with your application, explaining why you wish to apply for this programme and why you feel it matches your interests, and your career plans.
Previous Academic Study	Yes	A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
References	Yes	One reference is required, professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.
Other	Optional	You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application.

Teaching & structure

Teaching methods - what to expect

Lectures

Seminars

Group Tutorials

Independent Study

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

Assessment

• Coursework
• Exams

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include case reports and presentations. Coursework contributes approximately 30% and examinations approximately 70% to your final mark.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Required modules

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits You are required to take the following modules:

Preclinical and Early Clinical Development (15 Credits)

Medicines and the Healthcare Market (15 credits)

Clinical Trials and Biostatistics (15 Credits)

The Regulation of Medicines (15 Credits)

Business Strategy Development for Cellular Therapy (30 Credits)

Cellular Therapies and Regenerative Medicine (15 Credits)

The Safety of Medicines and Pharmacoepidemiology (15 Credits)

Ethics and Good Practice for Medicines (15 Credits)

Dissertation on Business Strategy Development for Cellular Therapy (45 Credits)

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this course.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Careers

Employability

Many of our graduates go on to careers in business development and commercialisation of stem cells products and services, while others go on to pursue a career in the research sector.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

UK:

Full time: £16,950 per year (2025/26)

International:

Full time: £47,700 per year (2025/26)

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

Deposit

If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.

The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.

• If you receive an offer before March, payment is due by 20 March.
• If you receive an offer between 1 March and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies 
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions 
• Library fees and fines 
• Personal photocopies 
• Printing course handouts 
• Society membership fees 
• Stationery 
• Graduation costs
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses 
• Accommodation fees

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

• Course essentials
• Entry requirements
• Teaching & structure
• Careers
• Fees & Funding

The complexity of issues relating to cell manufacturing, the underlying regulatory framework, reimbursement and viable business models all represent challenges that severely undermine the timing and the delivery of a sustainable healthcare model. Our programme will equip you with the knowledge that will enhance the understanding of these complex issues within an integrated and commercial context. This one-year advanced study course explores the biological, regulatory and business aspects of cellular therapy in the fields of biomedicine. The course also includes a dissertation related to business strategy development for cellular therapy. You will study modules totalling 180 credits throughout the year, with 45 credits coming from the 15,000 – 18,000 word dissertation. The majority of learning for this degree takes place at the King’s College London Guy’s campus. Some of the lectures are also delivered at the Demark Hill and Waterloo campuses; please note that locations are determined according to where each module is taught.

Base campuses

Guy’s Campus

The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.

Denmark Hill Campus

Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.

Waterloo Campus

Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

UK applicants

Standard requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) or a 2.1/first degree (or overseas equivalent) in relevant bioscience subject. Non-traditional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.  

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

Select a countrySelect a country

English language requirements

English language band:

D

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal. A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.  

Your application will be assessed by an admissions tutor, who will consult other members of the academic staff involved in teaching the programme. Once references and transcripts are received, we aim to process all applications within four to six weeks although this may take longer in February, March and over holiday periods. 

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement	Yes	A one page personal statement with your application, explaining why you wish to apply for this programme and why you feel it matches your interests, and your career plans.
Previous Academic Study	Yes	A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
References	Yes	One reference is required, professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.
Other	Optional	You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application.

Teaching methods - what to expect

Lectures

Seminars

Group Tutorials

Independent Study

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

Assessment

• Coursework
• Exams

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include case reports and presentations. Coursework contributes approximately 30% and examinations approximately 70% to your final mark.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Required modules

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits You are required to take the following modules:

Preclinical and Early Clinical Development (15 Credits)

Medicines and the Healthcare Market (15 credits)

Clinical Trials and Biostatistics (15 Credits)

The Regulation of Medicines (15 Credits)

Business Strategy Development for Cellular Therapy (30 Credits)

Cellular Therapies and Regenerative Medicine (15 Credits)

The Safety of Medicines and Pharmacoepidemiology (15 Credits)

Ethics and Good Practice for Medicines (15 Credits)

Dissertation on Business Strategy Development for Cellular Therapy (45 Credits)

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this course.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Employability

Many of our graduates go on to careers in business development and commercialisation of stem cells products and services, while others go on to pursue a career in the research sector.

Tuition Fees

UK:

Full time: £16,950 per year (2025/26)

International:

Full time: £47,700 per year (2025/26)

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

Deposit

If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.

The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.

• If you receive an offer before March, payment is due by 20 March.
• If you receive an offer between 1 March and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
• If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies 
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions 
• Library fees and fines 
• Personal photocopies 
• Printing course handouts 
• Society membership fees 
• Stationery 
• Graduation costs
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses 
• Accommodation fees

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

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