MSc Cancer Biology and Therapy

Programme overview

Entry requirements

BSc 1st class or 2i, or equivalent (for example a pass in MBChB, BDS), in a relevant scientific discipline which would normally be one of the biological sciences but a natural sciences graduate will be considered. Subject to University regulations MBChB or BDS students who had completed 3 years of study would be eligible to intercalate.
English language requirements: An IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with at least 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components.

Programme specification

On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able:
- to demonstrate an in-depth, specialist knowledge and sophisticated understanding of Cancer Biology and Therapy driven by research and advanced scholarship;
- to exhibit mastery in the critical appraisal of current literature and developments relevant to Cancer Biology and Therapy;
- to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques and research methods applicable to Cancer Biology and Therapy;
- to use a range of techniques and research methods applicable to advanced study of Cancer Biology and Therapy;
- to develop and defend personal interpretation of research in areas of Cancer Biology and Therapy where current evidence is complex, incomplete or contradictory;
- proactively to formulate ideas and hypotheses and to develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate these;
- to study Cancer Biology and Therapy independently;
- to take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others;
- to conduct research in Cancer Biology and Therapy


The programme will:
- provide structured individualised learning and training in a research environment of international excellence;
- be delivered by academics at the forefront of knowledge generation ranging from molecular discovery to translational application;
- engage students in research projects using the latest technologies that generate results with scientific impact and potential for improving patient health;
- equip students for a range of biomedical scientific careers in the area of Cancer Biology and Therapy.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
MEDM5101M	Research Informatics and Dissemination	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MEDM5141M	The Molecular Biology of Cancer	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
MEDM5161M	Methods in Biomedical Research	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MEDM5201M	Preparing for the Research Project	15	1 Jan to 30 Apr
MEDM5211M	Stem Cell Biology: A Genomics and Systems Biology Approach to Haematopoiesis	15	1 Jan to 30 Apr
MEDM5231M	Cancer Drug Development	15	1 Jan to 30 Apr	PFP
MEDM5303M	Research Project	75	1 Mar to 31 Aug

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study 15 credits from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
MEDM5121M	Immunity and Disease	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MEDM5131M	Animal Models of Disease	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

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