Overview

The Cancer Research (with specialism) programme offered by University of Glasgow equips you with the advanced skills and expertise needed to excel in your chosen area of cancer research or beyond. Whatever your focus, this programme prepares you for a successful career in academia, industry, or healthcare.

The knowledge and transferable skills developed in this programme will be suitable for those who wish to undertake:

a PhD or further medical studies

careers in the health services sector

diverse roles within life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries.

Related job positions include:

Bioinformatics Analyst

Biostatistician

Cancer Data Scientist

Computational Biologist

Medical Data Analyst

Medical Science Liaison

Pharmaceutical/Biotech Researcher

Research Scientist

Key Features

Tailored expertise: choose a specialism that aligns with your interests and career goals, allowing you to focus on the area of cancer research you're most passionate about.

Cutting-edge focus: dive deep into the latest advancements and challenges in your specialism, guided by world-leading scientists and cancer specialists.

World-leading multidisciplinary team: collaborate with world-leading scientists and clinicians from top research centres, universities, and hospitals across Glasgow, including the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges in cancer research.

Future-ready career flexibility: gain specialised expertise that equips you to excel in academia, industry, or clinical research, giving you a competitive edge in the healthcare landscape.

Drive change in cancer research: play a key role in advancing scientific knowledge and shaping innovative approaches to cancer treatment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer Evolution

Cancer Research Distinguished Seminar Series

Core Skills in Cancer Research

Hallmarks of Cancer

Project Design and Data Analysis in Cancer Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, medicine or other relevant biological/biomedical science. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

An IELTS score of at least 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent qualification) is required for students who do not have English as their first language.

When applying, please include a CV and personal statement that explains how your previous studies provide a suitable background for this programme.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11943 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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