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Cancer and Molecular and Cellular Biology MSc

Queen Mary University of London

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Charterhouse Square

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Our programme will give you a grounding in the molecular and cellular biology that underpins cancer biology and research. Youll discover how the treatment and diagnosis of cancer has advanced and how new therapies are developed, evaluated and implemented. Youll also gain strong practical skills: youll take a research skills module and a three-month laboratory project.

This MSc is also available for intercalating MBBS students.

  • Study and contribute to the latest developments in the treatment of cancer
  • Complete a three-month lab project, embedded in one of our six research teams
  • 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
  • Available to study full-time or part-time on campus or online
  • An ideal career boost if you want to work in research, biotech or complete a PhD

What you'll study

This MSc gives you a detailed and thorough understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of cancer and its treatments. Youll also develop a deep knowledge of cancer biology, pathology, pharmacology and drug development.

Youll study research methods and techniques, enabling you to make the most of the three-month laboratory project that forms a central component of the programme.

During your laboratory project, youll be fully integrated into one of the Institutes six research centres, gaining valuable scientific and transferable skills. Youll also gain experience of the research process – including preparation of a thesis – so youll have a solid foundation for a future career in scientific research.

This programme is delivered by the Barts Cancer Institute, a Cancer Research UK centre of excellence and part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England

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Research at Queen Mary is world-leading across disciplines, with its academics making a major impact across all subject areas.
Queen Mary is truly inclusive, with multiple nationalities represented on its campuses.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    32nd out of 94 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    141 62%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    52nd

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    52nd

    24

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