Cellular therapies have attracted much interest in recent years in virtually all disciplines of medicine with over 2,700 clinical trials enrolled between 2000 and 2010. As of today, www.clinicaltrials.gov has in excess of 27,800 registered cellular therapy clinical trials.
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. You will study a range of modules that include Stem Cells in Cellular Therapies & Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapies in Immunology. You will also complete a dissertation related to business strategy development for cellular therapy.
You will study modules totalling 180 credits throughout the year, with 60 credits coming from the 15,000 – 18,000-word dissertation.
Teaching style and study time
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.
The following table will give you an idea of the typical workload for this course:
|
Module
|
Lectures, seminars & tutorials
|
Supervised learning
|
Self-study
|
Project work
|
|
Cellular Therapies in Immunology
|
27 hours
|
-
|
123 hours
|
-
|
|
Stem Cells in Cellular Therapies and Regenerative Medicine
|
38 hours
|
16 hours
|
246 hours
|
150 hours
|
|
Commercialisation of Cellular Therapies
|
23 hours
|
14 hours
|
253 hours
|
160 hours
|
|
Clinical Drug Development
|
27 hours
|
-
|
123 hours
|
-
|
|
Dissertation
|
12 hours
|
-
|
288 hours
|
300 hours
|
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Methods of assessment
This course is assessed through a combination of the following:
- written essays
- poster presentation
- journal club-style presentation
- oral presentations
- case study.
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.
Location
The majority of learning for this degree takes place at the King’s College London Denmark Hill and Guy’s campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the optional modules you select.
Regulating body
King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.