Cancer is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today, accounting for nearly one in six deaths. Our innovative MSc in Cancer Biology and Therapy gives you the opportunity to kick start a career in research and stand at the forefront of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer. With us, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to make an impact and improve patient outcomes.
Our course is suited to clinicians and academics interested in a career in Cancer Biology and Research, and science graduates looking to further their studies via doctoral research, enter academic medicine or pursue a career in industry, clinical service (NHS trust diagnostic departments) or a related discipline (become a technician developing assays and reagents for cancer research in industry).
Change the future of cancer:
- Join a network of leading experts and prepare for a career as a leading researcher.
- Develop and study in an internationally renowned research centre, making significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of cancer.
- Build a solid understanding of the application of molecular approaches to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancers.
- Undertake a research project, targeting a specific area of cancer biology alongside our team of leading experts.
This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Gain an advanced understanding of cancer biology and therapy underpinned by cutting edge research.
- Apply the latest techniques in molecular biology, immunology, cell biology and chemistry applicable to cancer biology and therapy.
- Undertake your own research project within one of our internationally renowned institutes.
- Generate results with scientific impact and have the potential to improve cancer outcomes.
- Evaluate some of the toughest challenges in cancer research and translate research findings into therapeutic applications.
Our teaching is research-led and delivered by cancer research academics, oncologists and clinicians at the University of Leeds.
You will access research active, state-of-the-art laboratories where will develop a research proposal and then deliver a 4-month research project as part of an active research group in a research area related to human disease, from fundamental research to translational research. Projects are different every year as they are integrated into ongoing programmes of research.
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 overall score of 7.0 on IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with at least 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components.
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Candidates must take a minimum of 180 credits and pass 150 credits to be awarded an MSc.
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 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MEDM5211M | Stem Cell Biology: A Genomics and Systems Biology Approach to Haematopoiesis | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MEDM5231M | Cancer Drug Development | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| MEDM5303M | Research Project | 75 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
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) | |
| MEDM5134M | Models of Human Disease for Translational Research | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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