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Overview
What you'll study
This Cancer and Molecular and Cellular Biology PGDip offered at Queen Mary University of London gives you a detailed and thorough understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of cancer and its treatments. You’ll also develop a deep knowledge of cancer biology, pathology, pharmacology and drug development, as well as a variety of other scientific and transferable skills.
By studying on the Cancer and Molecular and Cellular Biology pathway, you’ll be equipping yourself with the tools to complete academic research at MSc level, or improve your career prospects in a clinical, pharmaceutical or diagnostic 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.
Career paths
You’ll leave this programme with the clinical skills and experience necessary to pursue further academic research at MSc level.
This programme also provides a strong foundation if you want to work in a clinical, pharmaceutical or diagnostic setting.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cancer Biology
- Cancer Pharmacology
- Biological Therapies
- Drug Development
- Genomic Approaches to Cancer
- Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics
- Research Methods
- Research Lab Skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
- Part-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biomedicine Biology Human Medicine View 926 other Masters in Human Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
Degree requirements
- A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Medicine from a recognised academic institution.
- Applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered on an individual basis.
- The programme is open to graduate scientists, clinicians and other medical professionals working in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry or contract research organisations.
Tuition Fee
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International
16800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16800 GBP per year during 9 months. -
National
7900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7900 GBP per year during 9 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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