Course summary

Launched in 2019, this programme is funded by Cancer Research UK and allows medical students to enter a 3-year PhD training programme during their medical degree. The programme offers an exciting opportunity for bright and enthusiastic medical students to gain top-quality research training and secure a clinical qualification. We see programme alumni as the future academic clinical leaders in cancer research. If selected, you will be trained in cutting-edge practical, scientific and analytic skills with a focus on scientific excellence. You will also gain in-depth understanding of the rigour, discipline and precision required for translational research. We expect the high-profile medical and scientific journals to publish the outcomes of students’ research. Many projects will focus on cancer pathogenesis or treatment, while others may focus on developing high-level skills applicable to important questions in cancer research.