Biomedical Science - Antimicrobial Resistance MRes

**Untangle the molecular basis and mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and work alongside our experts on vital research.**<br/><br/>Antimicrobials, especially antibiotics, are one of the greatest medical achievements of the 20th century. But their overuse and misuse, combined with a shortage of new antimicrobials, means antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms will continue to emerge. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an urgent threat to global human health. If no action is taken, the World Health Organization warns that in the not-too-distant future a minor graze or injury could kill.<br/><br/>Studying our Antimicrobial Resistance MRes is your chance to explore the healthcare impact, genetic technologies and the latest interventions. It’s right for you if you’re a recent graduate or a healthcare professional who wants to carry out research in this crucial area.<br/><br/>**Kickstart your research career**<br/>Research and innovation are in our DNA. Edward Jenner, whose groundbreaking work contributed to the eradication of smallpox, completed his medical training at St George’s in 1770. More recently, our research has helped accelerate the treatment of tuberculosis, malaria, HIV and Covid-19.<br/><br/>Specialising in AMR, you’ll learn from experts exploring new drugs for tuberculosis, improved chemotherapy to eradicate persistent bacteria, novel antibiotic drug combinations, and more. One of our researchers is a co-holder for more than 100 patents, while another is a research director of a UK-based antibiotic biotech company.<br/><br/>**Why St Georges?**<br/>- Pioneering course – St George’s was one of the first universities to offer a unique specialist pathway to support important research into antimicrobial resistance.<br/><br/><br/>- Expert research community – you’ll have access to specialist equipment and expertise in clinical, epidemiological and laboratory research. Your project might involve working with clinical samples or staff on our hospital sites.<br/><br/><br/>- Intense research training – completing an MRes means you’ll spend nine months working on a research project and receive one-to-one training. Past students have even been listed as authors of published papers.<br/><br/><br/>**Course content**<br/>Whichever biomedical science pathway you pick, you’ll complete three core modules: Research Methods, Statistics, and Research Project Planning and Management.<br/><br/>All the core modules provide advanced training in biomedical research and help you interpret data. You’ll develop specialist skills in tissue culture, handling of clinical specimens, flow cytometry, gene cloning and protein techniques, microbiological techniques and more.<br/><br/>Throughout the year, your expertise in Antimicrobial Resistance will evolve as you explore the pathogenesis of infection and virulence mechanisms that drive vaccine development, antibiotic treatment, and immunotherapy.<br/><br/>**Your research project**<br/>Unlike MSc courses, you’ll complete an extensive research project which involves spending up to nine months working as part of a research team. This may provide an opportunity to work with clinical samples or staff on our hospital sites.<br/><br/>During the first term, you’ll meet potential supervisors and pick a project. Past projects have explored areas such as a treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and poly-resistance in candida from intensive care units patients.