Oncology MSc

Examine all aspects of oncology. From how a normal cell becomes a cancer cell, how that cancer may spread and then ultimately the ways of killing the cancer cells whilst trying to save normal cells. You’ll study treatments that are established in the clinic and also novel therapies that are in different stages of development.
 

You’ll analyse the many different aspects of oncology including tumour immunology and physiology, pathology, cancer treatment, and radiation biology. While optional modules will help you tailor the course to your interests.
 

These modules are aligned closely to the examination syllabus, and therefore fulfil training requirements for, FRCR part One for higher specialist training in oncology.
 

The course takes place over three semesters, autumn, spring, and summer. Modules are typically delivered in the autumn and spring semesters. Your research project will start part-time during the spring semester before becoming full-time during the summer.

Modules

Compulsory Modules

• Cancer Statistics and Epidemiology 10 credits
• Cell, Developmental and Molecular Biology 20 credits
• Drug Design and Pharmacology 10 credits
• Radiation Biology Applied to Therapy 10 credits
• Techniques in Cancer Research 20 credits
• Tumour Immunology 10 credits
• Tumour Physiology 10 credits
• Research Project 60 credits
   

Undergraduate degree

2:2 in a relevant subject like Biological and Medical Sciences

International and EU equivalents

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

IELTS

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

The fees for Oncology MSc may vary from £26,000 to £36,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Some have gone on to roles specifically in oncology including:
 

• PhDs
• clinical careers including work in clinical trials
• medical writing
• pharmaceutical industry roles
• research institutes
• other postgraduate medicine programmes