MSc Cancer and Clinical Oncology

at Queen Mary University of London

This MSc gives you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying oncology. By the end of the course you will:

• have discovered how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented
• be equipped with a thorough knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, research methodologies and drug development
• be able to explain the ethics and regulatory framework underlying clinical research
• understand the different uses of radiotherapy, surgical procedures and imaging technologies in the treatment of cancer, and be able to evaluate the associated risks and benefits in given clinical scenarios
• be able to identify and apply the most appropriate research techniques to gather, record, and critically appraise research data.

This will enhance your career prospects in many areas of cancer research. 

You’ll also take a three-month dissertation under the supervision of one of our research experts. This may involve setting up a ‘mock’ clinical trial to gain experience of clinical research and drug development in the cancer setting.

This programme is delivered by the Barts Cancer Institute, a Cancer Research UK centre of excellence and part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre.

Structure

• 9 compulsory modules
• 1 elective module
• Dissertation
   

UK
Degree requirements
A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in a Life Sciences subject.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

Full-time study
September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £11,850
Overseas: £25,150
 

Unconditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000

You’ll leave this programme with the clinical skills and experience necessary to pursue further academic research at PhD or MD level.

This programme also provides a strong foundation if you want to work in biotech research, hospital settings or in industry.

Career destinations of past Barts Cancer Institute students include:

• SpR medical oncology chemotherapy co-ordinator
• assistant practitioner
• medical officer