Overview

The Cancer Biology and Medicine from University of Cambridge is designed to provide an integrated, multidisciplinary foundation spanning cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

A substantial research project embedded in a world-class laboratory forms the backbone of the programme, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge in a real research environment. Through expert-led teaching and training in quantitative, experimental, and professional skills, the programme prepares graduates for impactful careers across cancer research, clinical training, policy, and the life sciences sector.

The educational aims of the course are to:

give students with relevant experience at first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision; and
give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.

The course will also:

provide a strong foundation in the fundamentals of cutting-edge cancer biology and biomedicine;
Enable hands-on practical training in cancer biology and oncology research methods and advanced analyses;
allow flexibility for students to explore their specific research interests via independent projects and journal clubs;
train students in academic scientific writing and oral and poster presentation.

Programme Structure

Course-specific teaching includes approximately 43 hours of lectures covering tumour genomics, germline cancer genetics, genome integrity and DNA repair, cancer cell biology including the tumour microenvironment, stem cells in cancer, tumour initiation, invasion, and metastasis, cellular senescence, signalling pathways in cancer, hormones and metabolism in cancer, tumour immunology, AI across the full spectrum of cancer research and oncology, the evolutionary biology of cancer, cancer epidemiology, the behavioural sciences as applied to cancer, infections and cancer, cancer prevention, screening, and early detection, the role of state-of the-art technologies in cancer early detection, pre-cancerous states, the role of entrepreneurship in driving innovation in cancer research, cancer therapy including an overview of medical, surgical, radiation and immunotherapy, precision cancer medicine.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.

Tuition Fees

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45894 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

16614 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

The educational aims of the course are to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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