Apply online via the MRes Bioengineering page of the postgraduate prospectus. Here you will find all the necessary information and instructions to apply.

Before applying, visit our projects page to choose your research project.  If none of the listed projects is suitable for you, you can contact your preferred supervisor informally to discuss alternative projects. Visit our research pages and list of staff and their research areas if you are not sure who to contact.

There is NO application fee for MRes programmes for 22/23 entry.

If you can't find a suitable project on our projects page, please visit our research and academic staff web pages to help you decide on which supervisor you'd like to work with. You should then contact your potential supervisors informally before applying to discuss potential alternative projects.  It is helpful to include an up-to-date CV. You should name at least one potential supervisor or project in your personal statement when you apply.

MRes Bioengineering or MRes Medical Device Design and Entrepreneurship can form the first year of effectively a 4 year PhD (1 year MRes + 3 year Phd), but you must apply for each programme separately. You apply for the PhD in the normal way, while studying for the MRes. Admission to the MRes does not guarantee admission to the PhD programme.

Applications will be considered in three rounds. When you apply will determine which round you are considered in and when you can expect a decision on your application.

• Round 1 deadline: Wednesday 15 December 2021.  Decision can be expected by end of January 2022.
• Round 2 deadline: Tuesday 1 March 2022. Decision can be expected by mid-April 2022.
• Round 3 deadline: Tuesday 5 July 2022. Decision can be expected by mid-August 2022.

If you are applying for a specific project listed on the project page, we encourage you to apply in Round 1.  If you apply in a later round, there is no guarantee that your preferred project will still be available.

We advise applicants to apply early as the limited number of places might be allocated before the deadlines are reached.

We require two references in order to assess your application. When you apply via Imperial Gateway you will be asked to nominate two referees. These should normally be academic referees, but applicants with significant work experience may use a professional referee. Referees will be sent instructions for submitting a reference - we cannot accept references sent by applicants. We will not be able to pass your application on to your proposed supervisor until we have received two references, so please speak to your referees beforehand to ensure they are willing and able to provide a reference for you.

Broadly, we require a degree in engineering, physical or life science at a level equivalent to a UK First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree. This is generally higher than the college Postgraduate minimum academic requirements. For life science graduates we also require a reasonable standard of mathematical ability.

If you would like to know whether your qualifications meet our minimum requirements please email be.pgadmissions@imperial.ac.uk stating your degree subject, the institution your graduated from and your final achieved or expected grade.

Applicants should note that meeting the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee you will be made an offer of admission. 

Yes. It is fine to send your application in before you have met the English Language conditions. 

If you do not hold an acceptable English Language qualification you will be asked to obtain one before your place at the college is confirmed. 

We only offer the course on a full-time basis.  The start date is always October, which is the start of the Autumn term.

Every application is carefully considered on its merits. To maximise your chances of success, you should ensure that you do the following:

• Make contact with potential supervisors before applying to ensure your skills and qualifications are a good fit for any available projects
• Name at least one potential supervisor in your personal statement
• Supply a clear and concise personal statement which details your aptitude and motivation for applying, your interest in your supervisor's specific research area and your academic and/or career plans
• Ensure your referees are willing and able to provide prompt references for you

Unfortunately, we do not offer funding for the MRes Bioengineering. 

You can read more about scholarships and postgraduate loans on the Postgraduate Funding webpage.