Course summary
This programme will give you an understanding of the science underlying the principles and practice of oncology and how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented. You’ll gain specialist knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, drug development and research methodologies, giving you an excellent grounding in the clinical practice of oncology. This MSc is also available for intercalating MBBS students.
- Taught by experts from Barts Cancer Institute, one of four partners in the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre, a world-leading hub dedicated to cancer biotherapeutics
- Study and contribute to the latest developments in treating cancer, such as gene therapy
- Part-time programme option, so you can fit your studies around your other commitments
- Comprehensive training in research methods and statistical techniques
- An ideal career boost: discover how to develop and implement new treatments
Modules
Please refer to our website for modules related to this programme.
Assessment method
Please refer to our website for information on assessment.
How to apply
International applicants
Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students
Entry requirements
Degree requirements This course is aimed at clinicians, but will be open to any applicant who meets the entry requirements. For admission to the programme applicants will need either a good medical degree or degree equivalent from a recognised academic institution. Other routes An appropriate professional qualification or experience will also be considered by the course director and Institute Postgraduate Tutor. For international qualifications, please refer to our website for specific entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students enrolling on a postgraduate degree programme are charged tuition fees each year by Queen Mary. The rate you will be charged depends on whether you are assessed as a Home/EU or Overseas student.
You can find tuition fees for each course on the course finder pages on our website by clicking the apply link, or navigate here: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/
Further details about postgraduate taught tuition fees can also be found on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/
Sponsorship information
To learn more about funding and scholarships, please visit our funding a masters webpage at: www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/funding_masters/
Provider information
Queen Mary University of London
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