Overview

The Cancer Technology MRes course offered at Imperial involves lectures and practical work in the first term, followed by full-time work on a research project. A variety of seminars and workshops are also provided to deepen and broaden your skill base.

The course embodies a multi-disciplinary approach that:

Provides a critical understanding of the fundamentals of cancer progression and current challenges in cancer management
Enables students to apply their knowledge of engineering, physics and mathematics to solving challenges in cancer through a nine-month cross-disciplinary research project
Develops research and analytical skills related to bioengineering in cancer and to effectively communicate results through oral and written scientific formats
Trains students to effectively communicate with oncologists, cancer biologists, clinicians and researchers
Prepares students for demanding careers or PhD programmes at the interface of cancer and bioengineering

Careers

The first of its kind in the UK, this MRes will prepare you for on-demand research careers within the growing field of engineering in cancer. Through enhancing skills in research, analysis and scientific presentation as well as the ability to work in a team, students will be well-equipped for multi-disciplinary PhD programmes or jobs in drug discovery, biotechnology and medical devices, among others.

Moreover, the Department of Bioengineering, where this programme is based, works closely with industry to ensure that our graduates gain the technical knowledge, expertise and transferable skills that are so valued in the workplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioengineering Approaches to Cancer
Statistical and Computational Methods for Research
Frontiers in Cancer Technology Research
Topics in Cancer Engineering
Biomechanics
Biomimetics
Cellular and Molecular Mechanotransduction
Computational Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Biotechnology General Engineering & Technology View 111 other Masters in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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115

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92

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 degree in an engineering discipline, or physical, mathematical, medical or biological science, or equivalent. Students with a minimum 2.1 degree in medical science, biology or cancer-related subject may be admitted if they have a demonstrated track record of training or engagement in engineering, biophysics, cancer technologies or mathematics.
A minimum level of English language proficiency.
Online application.
Application fee.
An ATAS certificate is required for all visa-nationals, with the exception of EEA/Swiss nationals and nationals of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the USA.
To apply for an ATAS certificate online, you will need your programme’s Common Aggregation Hierarchy (CAH) code and ‘descriptor’, as well as your university supervisor name. For this course, these are: CAH10-01-06; bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering; Professor Anthony Bull.

Tuition Fees

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42900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18500 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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