Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our postgraduate courses will be published from mid-October 2025.
Tissue Engineering & Innovation Technology MRes
Key information
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
This Tissue Engineering and Innovation Technology MRes is a one-year course that offers you the opportunity to undertake research in a rapidly evolving field of regenerative medicine. You’ll look at new developments in tissue engineering, biomaterials, bone substitutes, 3D printing for customised implants and prostheses, imaging, dental restoratives and drug delivery. You’ll get to work with academics directing a wide range of cutting-edge research projects, with an emphasis on turning early-stage innovations into new health products. You’ll also learn more about our research, which addresses fundamental challenges in biomedicine and dentistry and aims to create a step-change in the way biological systems are deciphered that goes well beyond the current state of the art.
Key benefits
- Gain an understanding of core and specialised concepts in tissue engineering research.
- Become familiar with research methods that allow a systematic and rigorous approach to acquiring knowledge in the field.
- Learn research methodologies and strategies to develop and evaluate biomaterials, cell-biomaterial interaction and imaging modalities.
- Access state-of-the-art facilities for cell culture, novel biomaterials development/ testing, and imaging, including spectroscopy, microscopy and endoscopy.
- Build your laboratory-based research skills.
- Develop the skills and knowledge required to implement and interpret research findings critically and effectively.
- Enhance your knowledge of innovation technology, including translational research models and pathways to licensing and commercialisation of medical devices.
- Train with internationally renowned academic staff.
- Develop key transferable skills through written and oral communication of your research findings, time management and analytical skills.
“I got to work on a cutting-edge project which had never been done before in the field and develop laboratory and critical thinking skills, which helped me get a scholarship to do my PhD.”
This MRes in Tissue Engineering & Innovation Technology will give you a deep understanding of one of the most significant and relevant areas of biomedical and translational research, including new therapeutic applications. You’ll develop scientific research skills in the field of tissue engineering, including strategies to develop and evaluate biomaterials, cell-biomaterial interaction and imaging modalities. The course is predominantly research-oriented and includes journal club presentations and critical reviews. You’ll also be taught about stem cells, scaffolds for tissue engineering, cell-material interaction and design strategies for future developments. Furthermore, you’ll get to explore state-of-the-art research activities and techniques in the field. You’ll also learn about the pathway to licensing and commercialisation of medical devices, with a unique module on innovation technology. You’ll cover regulatory requirements and processes, product design, IP and business/marketing requirements. A significant part of this Tissue Engineering and Innovation Technology MRes will see you undertake your own laboratory-based research project, supervised by an academic member of staff. This will help you gain insight into research methodologies and acquire valuable laboratory experience. This level of research training and skills development will provide a firm foundation to pursue a PhD or a career in industry. A wide range of projects are available in this programme that range from biomaterials, cell-material interaction, tissue repair & regeneration, imaging modalities, AI, stem cell biology, and some selected ongoing projects are listed below: - Scaffolds for bone regeneration in osseous defects - Development of deep Learning-enabled Raman microfluidic cell sorting - Development of novel widefield imaging modalities for enhancing intervention in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome - Synthetic nanocomposite hydrogel wound dressings - The impact of exosome delivery dynamics on vascular regeneration - A Micropatterning Assay for Measuring Cell Chirality as a Novel Measure for Cytotoxicity - Comparative proteomic and component analysis of decellularised extracellular matrix from various cell types - Impact of Iron Oxide nanoparticle concentration on Ferritin, Transferrin and TFr1 expression with mono and co-cultures of Osteogenic, Angiogenic cells and monocytes - Looking to nature for trace element-enriched dental materials - Dental equipment recognition using artificial intelligence - Understanding how forces drive migrating cancer cell clusters - Desensitizing agents for treatment of dentine hypersensitivity - Development of Gene-Activated Matrices for Osteochondral Tissue Regeneration - Engineering reptilian enamel – a new approach to tooth repair
Base campus
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.
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
Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in Life Sciences, Biomedical Materials, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacology, Materials Science or related courses, Bioengineering & Biotechnology.
Applicants with a bachelor's (first) degree in subjects above with 2:2 honours who have a master's degree or evidence of research experience in related disciplines will be considered.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
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.
Please submit a personal statement with your application, demonstrating a focused interest in the area, and explaining why you wish to apply for this course and why you feel it matches your interests, academic background and your career plans. Please include transcript of subjects taken in the relevant degrees and copies of all certificates and relevant qualifications mentioned in your application.
| ATAS | An ATAS certificate is required for successful applicants applying for this course whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. For further guidance on obtaining an ATAS certificate can be found on our International Student Advice pages. |
|---|
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 personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required. Please submit a personal statement with your application, demonstrating a focused interest in the area, and explaining why you wish to apply for this course and why you feel it matches your interests, academic background, 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 academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. |
| Other | Yes | Please submit a separate CV in addition to the application form. |
Teaching methods - what to expect
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.
This course is primarily taught at King’s College London's Guy’s Campus.
The following table will give you an idea of the typical hours you will spend as you progress through your studies. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
|
Year |
Lectures, seminars & feedback (hours) |
Project work (hours) |
Self-study (hours) |
|
1 |
300 |
730 |
770 |
Assessment
Generally, the assessment for this programme may typically include:
- Practical: an assessment of laboratory performance
- Coursework: i.e. oral presentations, project design, creation of a business proposal, writing a grant application and a dissertation.
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, and students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits. You are required to take:
Tissue Engineering & Research Methods (45 credits)
Innovation & Translational Research (15 credits)
Research Training (30 credits)
Research Project (90 credits)
Optional modules
There are no optional modules.
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
Graduates of the MRes in tissue engineering and innovation technology are prepared for various career opportunities that require high-level research skills.
This programme is highly suited for students who want to pursue a career in academia, the research and development sector, senior management, industry and engineering in healthcare.
Tuition Fees
UK:
Full time: £16,950 per year (2025/26)
International:
Full time: £35,800 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
- Library fees and fines
- Personal photocopies
- Printing course handouts
- Stationery
- Travel costs around London and between campuses
- Computer equipment (students report that they benefit from the use of mobile computing facilities such as laptop)
- Internet access
- Binding for logbooks/dissertations – binding is not necessary but is optional
- Examination fees (if not taken at venue in London)
- Graduation costs
- Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
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.
This MRes in Tissue Engineering & Innovation Technology will give you a deep understanding of one of the most significant and relevant areas of biomedical and translational research, including new therapeutic applications. You’ll develop scientific research skills in the field of tissue engineering, including strategies to develop and evaluate biomaterials, cell-biomaterial interaction and imaging modalities. The course is predominantly research-oriented and includes journal club presentations and critical reviews. You’ll also be taught about stem cells, scaffolds for tissue engineering, cell-material interaction and design strategies for future developments. Furthermore, you’ll get to explore state-of-the-art research activities and techniques in the field. You’ll also learn about the pathway to licensing and commercialisation of medical devices, with a unique module on innovation technology. You’ll cover regulatory requirements and processes, product design, IP and business/marketing requirements. A significant part of this Tissue Engineering and Innovation Technology MRes will see you undertake your own laboratory-based research project, supervised by an academic member of staff. This will help you gain insight into research methodologies and acquire valuable laboratory experience. This level of research training and skills development will provide a firm foundation to pursue a PhD or a career in industry. A wide range of projects are available in this programme that range from biomaterials, cell-material interaction, tissue repair & regeneration, imaging modalities, AI, stem cell biology, and some selected ongoing projects are listed below: - Scaffolds for bone regeneration in osseous defects - Development of deep Learning-enabled Raman microfluidic cell sorting - Development of novel widefield imaging modalities for enhancing intervention in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome - Synthetic nanocomposite hydrogel wound dressings - The impact of exosome delivery dynamics on vascular regeneration - A Micropatterning Assay for Measuring Cell Chirality as a Novel Measure for Cytotoxicity - Comparative proteomic and component analysis of decellularised extracellular matrix from various cell types - Impact of Iron Oxide nanoparticle concentration on Ferritin, Transferrin and TFr1 expression with mono and co-cultures of Osteogenic, Angiogenic cells and monocytes - Looking to nature for trace element-enriched dental materials - Dental equipment recognition using artificial intelligence - Understanding how forces drive migrating cancer cell clusters - Desensitizing agents for treatment of dentine hypersensitivity - Development of Gene-Activated Matrices for Osteochondral Tissue Regeneration - Engineering reptilian enamel – a new approach to tooth repair
Base campus
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.
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
Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in Life Sciences, Biomedical Materials, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacology, Materials Science or related courses, Bioengineering & Biotechnology.
Applicants with a bachelor's (first) degree in subjects above with 2:2 honours who have a master's degree or evidence of research experience in related disciplines will be considered.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
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.
Please submit a personal statement with your application, demonstrating a focused interest in the area, and explaining why you wish to apply for this course and why you feel it matches your interests, academic background and your career plans. Please include transcript of subjects taken in the relevant degrees and copies of all certificates and relevant qualifications mentioned in your application.
| ATAS | An ATAS certificate is required for successful applicants applying for this course whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. For further guidance on obtaining an ATAS certificate can be found on our International Student Advice pages. |
|---|
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 personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required. Please submit a personal statement with your application, demonstrating a focused interest in the area, and explaining why you wish to apply for this course and why you feel it matches your interests, academic background, 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 academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. |
| Other | Yes | Please submit a separate CV in addition to the application form. |
Teaching methods - what to expect
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.
This course is primarily taught at King’s College London's Guy’s Campus.
The following table will give you an idea of the typical hours you will spend as you progress through your studies. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
|
Year |
Lectures, seminars & feedback (hours) |
Project work (hours) |
Self-study (hours) |
|
1 |
300 |
730 |
770 |
Assessment
Generally, the assessment for this programme may typically include:
- Practical: an assessment of laboratory performance
- Coursework: i.e. oral presentations, project design, creation of a business proposal, writing a grant application and a dissertation.
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, and students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits. You are required to take:
Tissue Engineering & Research Methods (45 credits)
Innovation & Translational Research (15 credits)
Research Training (30 credits)
Research Project (90 credits)
Optional modules
There are no optional modules.
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
Graduates of the MRes in tissue engineering and innovation technology are prepared for various career opportunities that require high-level research skills.
This programme is highly suited for students who want to pursue a career in academia, the research and development sector, senior management, industry and engineering in healthcare.
Tuition Fees
UK:
Full time: £16,950 per year (2025/26)
International:
Full time: £35,800 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
- Library fees and fines
- Personal photocopies
- Printing course handouts
- Stationery
- Travel costs around London and between campuses
- Computer equipment (students report that they benefit from the use of mobile computing facilities such as laptop)
- Internet access
- Binding for logbooks/dissertations – binding is not necessary but is optional
- Examination fees (if not taken at venue in London)
- Graduation costs
- Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
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.
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.
The final application deadlines for this programme are:
· Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
· Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)
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 we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.
Key information
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
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