Overview

The staff and postgraduate students work in the Faculty of Medical Sciences or the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. The Newcastle University Centre for Cancer operates right across the cancer research pathway with strengths ranging from cell biology and clinical trials to healthcare research and cancer research training, including:

cancer discovery bioscience

translational cancer research

population-based cancer research

The Cancer programme at Newcastle University exploit critical molecular defects as biomarkers to enhance:

disease detection and diagnosis

prediction of disease course
sensitivity to specific drugs
therapeutic monitoring

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Programme Structure

You’ll cover:

techniques for effective research

methods for better collaborative working

essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-20 00:00:00

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There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences Genetics View 725 other Masters in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

MPhil - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.

PhD - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.

MD - an MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Full Time Fees

MPhil: £31,900 - £46,000 (International)

PhD: £31,900 - £46,000 (International)

MD: £31,900 - £46,000 (International)

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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 Cancer programme at Newcastle University exploit critical molecular defects as biomarkers to enhance:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

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