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Cancer MD

Newcastle University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    DM/MD - Doctor of Medicine

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    24 months

Course summary

We're a major training base for the next generation of cancer researchers. Clinicians, scientists and students engaged in cancer research at Newcastle share a common purpose: to improve treatment outcomes for patients with cancer.

Overview

Our staff and postgraduate students work in the Faculty of Medical Sciences or in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. The NICR incorporates the Newcastle Cancer Centre. This is a unique collaboration between Cancer Research UK and the North of England Children's Cancer Research Fund.

Work covers a broad spectrum:

understanding the biological differences between normal and malignant cells

understanding the molecular differences between normal and malignant cells

using this knowledge to develop new anti-cancer drugs

We're a major training base for the next generation of cancer researchers. Our Institute covers many areas of cancer research, including:

solid tumours and leukaemias

childhood and adult cancers

drug discovery and early phase clinical trials

Your development

Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) researcher development programme

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

perform better as a researcher

boost your career prospects

broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

techniques for effective research

methods for better collaborative working

essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,800per year

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

University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

VIEW PROFILE
Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Medicine

    22nd out of 36 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    179 73%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    12th

    10

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