MSc Cancer Research (with specialism)

A 2:1 Honours degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, medicine or other relevant biological/biomedical science. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

An IELTS score of at least 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent qualification) is required for students who do not have English as their first language.

MSc Cancer Research (with specialism) equips you with the advanced skills and expertise needed to excel in your chosen area of cancer research or beyond. Whatever your focus, this programme prepares you for a successful career in academia, industry, or healthcare.

The knowledge and transferable skills developed in this programme will be suitable for those who wish to undertake:

a PhD or further medical studies
careers in the health services sector
diverse roles within life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries.

Bioinformatics specialism:

Cancer Evolution
Cancer Research Distinguished Seminar Series
Further Omics, Statistics and Clinical data in R
Core Skills in Cancer Research
Hallmarks of Cancer
MSc Bioscience Research Project (Cancer Research & Precision Oncology)
Omic Data Analysis and Visualisation, using R, for Biologists
Project Design and Data Analysis in Cancer Research