Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells – Novel Therapies

    Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells – Novel Therapies

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 62,852 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells – Novel Therapies

    About

    Course overview

    Gain proficiency in translational research and explore a range of next-generation therapies on this Master’s course.

    You'll acquire transferable skills in translational research, exploring the steps required to progress novel therapies from bench-to-bedside and towards drug licensing.

    You'll also build your knowledge of ethical and regulatory legislation, commercialisation strategies, and intellectual property and patent protection.

    This course is unique in providing academic and laboratory research training in three key areas of advanced therapeutic development:

    • Gene and Nucleic Acid Based Therapies
    • Regenerative Medicine
    • New Horizons in Pharmacology

    The blended study format offers flexibility in terms of learning, with the programme delivered through a mixture of face-to-face teaching, online learning, and self-study.

    The MSc course allows you to pursue your speciality in greater depth, through a further advanced module and a six-month research project.

    You’ll also gain a basic understanding of bioinformatics and their application in biology and take part in interdisciplinary team events to generate ideas for public engagement activities, or research projects.

    Train in translational research and explore a range of next-generation therapies on this PG Cert course.

    You'll acquire transferable skills in translational research, exploring the steps required to progress novel therapies from bench-to-bedside and towards drug licensing.

    You'll also build your knowledge of ethical and regulatory legislation, commercialisation strategies, and intellectual property and patent protection.

    This course is unique in providing academic and laboratory research training in three key areas of advanced therapeutic development:

    • Gene and Nucleic Acid Based Therapies
    • Regenerative Medicine
    • New Horizons in Pharmacology

    The blended study format offers flexibility in terms of learning, with the programme delivered through a mixture of face-to-face teaching, online learning, and self-study.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    2:1 in an appropriate subject.

    2:1 in an appropriate subject.

    English Program Requirements

    Duolingo English Test
    Standard LevelHigher Level
    115 overall with no less than 105 in any band score 125 overall with no less than 115 in any band score

    *Test scores are only considered valid if taken within 2 years of the intended course start date.

    Find out more on the Duolingo website.

    IELTS – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT/Online)
    StandardHigher
    6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements)7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)
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    *IELTS single score re-takes are not accepted. Candidates must meet the IELTS requirements on a single test sitting.

    Imperial College London considers IELTS scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    Find out more on the IELTS website.

    LanguageCert International ESOL
    Standard levelHigher level
    ESOL B2 Test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade High PassESOL C1 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade pass in all components

    *Test scores are only considered valid if taken within two years of the intended course start date.

    Find out more on the LanguageCert website.

    Occupational English Test
    Standard LevelHigher Level
    Grade C+/300 in all elementsGrade B/350 in all elements

    *Test results must be within 12 months of programme start date in order to be treated as valid and subject to online verification.

    *OET Paper/Computer at test centre and OET@Home accepted.

    Find out more on the Cambridge website.

    PTE – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT)
    StandardHigher
    62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements)69 overall (minimum 62 in all elements)
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    Imperial College London considers Pearson (PTE) scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    For more information regarding Pearson, please visit the Pearson website.

    PTE Academic online test results are only accepted (where valid) for entry for those starting courses up to 31 December 2023.

    TOEFL (iBT) and (iBT Paper)
    StandardHigher
    92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements)100 overall (minimum 22 in all elements)
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    *ETS at Home accepted for admission

    Imperial College London considers TOEFL scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    You must meet the entry requirement in one test from your scaled scores ('My Best Scores' reported by TOEFL will not be considered).

    For more information relating regarding TOEFL please visit the ETS website.

    You must email your TOEFL scores to the relevant admissions teams.

    Score reports sent via post will not be processed.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    62,852 / year(s)

    Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells – Novel Therapies

    Imperial College London

    Imperial College London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London