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MSc Biomedical Sciences Cancer Biology
at University of Westminster

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 14,000
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Duration12 Months
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Program Overview

Our Biomedical Sciences (Cancer Biology) MSc has been designed to provide knowledge of aspects of cancer. Improved global life expectancy has resulted in a cancer epidemic. It is recognised that early and accurate diagnosis is an essential aspect of the administration of increasingly expensive and tailored cancer treatment care plans. Modern diagnostic pathways and treatments are in turn informed by research.

The Biomedical Sciences (Cancer Biology) MSc course has been devised to provide knowledge of key aspects of this important area of disease.

You'll become familiar with the genetic and cellular changes occurring in both solid and blood-borne cancers, the current and emerging technological approaches for diagnosis of the disease and the effect of pertinent cellular changes on patient prognosis. Studies on populations and the influence of genotypic variation will ensure that you are able to make sense of cancer statistics.

You can tailor your course by selecting from a menu of option modules and undertaking a research project in an area ranging from molecular through to cellular or tissue-based aspects of cancer.

During the course you'll join our thriving research environment and will have access to excellent laboratory facilities within the School. On successful completion of the course, you will be equipped to take forward your career with an in-depth knowledge of this increasingly common disease area.

Course Content
Course structure

To be awarded the MSc in Biomedical Sciences (Cancer Biology), you'll need to study modules for 180 credits. If you choose to take the Postgraduate Project, you'll study five core modules and three options. The Postgraduate Project may be exchanged with the Extended Postgraduate Project (subject to prior agreement with the Course Leader and the proposed subject supervisor). In this case, you'll take five core modules and two option modules.

The following modules are indicative of what you'll study on this course.

Core modules
- Advanced Cancer Biology
- Cell Signalling and Genetics
- Molecular Science and Diagnostics
- Postgraduate Project OR Extended Postgraduate Project
- Postgraduate Research Methods
Entry Requirement
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in biomedical sciences or a closely related discipline. Professional qualification of equivalent status and associated work experience or an equivalent qualification deemed suitable by the course team.

If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing.

Applicants are required to submit one academic reference. If part-time and intending to do your project in the workplace, an additional letter of support from your employer is required.
Fees & Scholarships
International tuition fee: £14,000 (Price per academic year)
Career Prospect
Graduates from our Biomedical Sciences MSc courses, including the Cancer Biology pathway, have gone on to a variety of research and employment destinations. These have included beginning their research career by entering into a PhD programme or entering research and development roles in research institutes or industry. Those already working in research or healthcare laboratories have gained additional or translational skills to enhance their current roles. Our graduates have also entered the commercial field in technical support roles and sales in the research and healthcare markets.

Cost Of Studying At University of Westminster

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250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Biomedical Sciences Cancer Biology at University of Westminster