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Overview
You’ll gain specialist knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, drug development and research methodologies, giving you an excellent grounding in the clinical practice of oncology.
This MSc is also available for intercalating MBBS students.
- aught by the UK’s leading oncology experts – we’re ranked number one for cancer research (REF 2014)
- Study and contribute to the latest developments in treating cancer, such as gene therapy
- Online programme, so you can fit your studies around your other commitments
- Comprehensive training in research methods and statistical techniques
- An ideal career boost: discover how to develop and implement new treatments
What you'll study
This Cancer and Clinical Oncology Online MSc at Queen Mary University of London gives you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying oncology. By the end of the course you will:
- 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.
If you study part-time, the modules you’ll need to complete will be spread over two years.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cancer Biology
- Cancer Pharmacology
- Cancer Prevention and Screening
- Drug Development
- Genomic Approaches to Cancer
- Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 501 other Masters in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
Degree requirements
- This course is aimed at clinicians, but will be open to any applicant who meets the entry requirements. For admission to the programme applicants will need either a good medical degree or degree equivalent from a recognised academic institution.
- An appropriate professional qualification or experience will also be considered by the course director and Institute Postgraduate Tutor.
Tuition Fee
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International
25150 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25150 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11850 GBP per year during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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