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Cancer Research (With Specialism) at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Specialise in your chosen area of cancer research and tackle cutting-edge challenges alongside world-leading scientists in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • 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 Bioinformatics specialism Cancer Evolution Cancer Research Distinguished Seminar Series Further Omics, Statistics and Clinical data in R Core Skills in Cancer Research Hallmarks of Cancer MSc Bioscience Research Project (Cancer Research & Precision Oncology) Omic Data Analysis and Visualisation, using R, for Biologists Project Design and Data Analysis in Cancer Research Programme alteration or discontinuation The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract. CAREER PROSPECTS MSc Cancer Research (with specialism) 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 Computational Biologist Cancer Data Scientist Medical Data Analyst Biostatistician Research Scientist Pharmaceutical/Biotech Researcher

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry 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.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Cancer Research (With Specialism) at University of Glasgow - UCAS