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Cancer and Therapeutics MSc

Queen Mary University of London

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Charterhouse Square

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This programme gives you the foundation in molecular and cellular biology that is fundamental to cancer biology and research. You’ll study and contribute to the latest developments in curing cancer, such as novel drugs and gene therapy. You’ll also discover how new therapies are developed, evaluated and implementedThis MSc is also available for intercalating MBBS students.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 biotherapeuticsPart-time programme option, so you can fit your studies around your other commitmentsGives you a solid background in cancer therapy but then allows you to specialiseComprehensive training in research methods and techniquesAn ideal career boost: discover how to develop and implement new treatments What you'll studyThis MSc gives you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying cancer treatment.You’ll discover how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented. By the end of the course you’ll be equipped with a thorough knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, research methodologies, drug development, and regulatory issues.You’ll have a firm grounding in the use and evaluation of cancer therapies, which will enhance your career prospects in many areas of cancer research, including early phase clinical trials. You’ll also take a three-month dissertation under the supervision of one of our research experts. This may involve setting up a ‘mock’ clinical trial to gain experience of clinical research and drug development in the cancer setting.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

    41st

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, United Kingdom

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Students can experience campus life while living in London, the best student city in the world.
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

    30th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    143 66%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    28th

    24

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    65th

    13

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