Overview

The MSc Women and Children's Health course at King's College London comprises three core taught modules, including ‘Fundamentals of Women and Children’s Health’ which covers health and disease from the periconception period to birth and early childhood.

Students will gain insight and knowledge of how translation of basic science and clinical observation can lead to cutting edge research studies into new diagnostic and treatments both in the UK and in low resource settings globally.

Students will develop scientific and clinical practical research skills, including statistics, so that they can confidently critically evaluate others research design and results, and apply these to their own research. They will also be given the necessary research knowledge and skills to design, plan, navigate and research governance pathways, and conduct and analyse their own research project. Both scientific and clinical research projects are offered.

Key Benefits

Substantial student-tutor interaction.

Cross disciplinary teaching with a focus on translating research to the clinic and the global community.

Research project in world class laboratories and research groups in Women and Children’s Health, Paediatric Allergy, Mental Health, Nutrition, Diabetes and Global Health.

Access to the latest leading cutting edge technologies housed at KCL and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre including next generation sequencing, a range of ‘Omics and neonatal imaging, as well as dedicated clinical research units.

Lectures delivered by experienced and internationally recognised researchers and clinicians covering contemporary issues in Women and Children’s Health research.

Interactive tutorials, journal clubs and workshops on writing successful research grants, clinical study protocols and ethics applications.

The course prepares students for future MD and PhD study.

Provides experience for students interested in developing a career in clinical trials and research administration.

Career prospects

The course will be a springboard for your career as a scientist or clinician in the field of Women & Children’s Health. It will also equip you for a wide range of related job opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Women and Children’s Health

Scientific and Clinical Research Skills in Practice

Paediatric Research: Methods, Statistical Application and Governance

Research Project in Women and Children’s Health

Perinatal Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
Lambeth, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

Minimum 2:1, or overseas equivalent, in a biomedical science related subject or MBBS, RM/RN

A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained.

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.

One reference is required, professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.

You may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application.

Tuition Fees

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35800 GBP / year

≈ 35800 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

16950 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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