Advert
Advert

MSc Cancer Immunology and Biotechnology

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    Full-time: 12 months

Course Description

Join the fight against cancer in this exciting course focusing specifically on current and in-development immunotherapies for treating cancer and tumour immunology.

You’ll learn everything from the basics of immunology and molecular biology of cancer before focusing on how to develop therapies like vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, CAR T cells and more. You’ll also develop an understanding of the impact tumours have on the immune system and the immune system on tumours, as well as the business side of research.

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate degreeAt least a 2:2 in a relevant subject like Biomedical Sciences, Cancer Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Medicine.

Work experience

In exceptional circumstances, work experience in a relevant topic will be considered if you have not got a degree in a relevant subject area.

Additional information

We interview all candidates who meet the minimum entry requirements.

This online interview will be organised following your application.

Ask a question

Fees

For fees and funding options please visit website to find out more 

Student Destinations

Our graduates have gone on to study PhDs and other postgraduate medical programmes at universities across the world and have also found work in the biotech industry with companies like Medimmune, AstraZeneca and NY Biotech.

Other graduates have gone on to become:

  • research technicians
  • patent lawyers
  • medical writers
  • recruitment consultants

Module Details

  • Immunity and the Immune System
  • Tumour Immunology
  • Cell, Developmental and Molecular Biology
  • Research Skills and Technology Exploitation
  • Cancer Immunotherapy
  • Cancer Statistics and Epidemiology
  • Host Tumour Interface
  • Research Project

University of Nottingham Campus

Where is University of Nottingham?

View Website

University Profile