Oncology MSc by Research 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Middlesex University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

17,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

During the course, you'll gain an understanding of the scientific basis of cancer and its treatments, and will learn the laboratory skills needed to evaluate the potential efficacy of new therapeutics. You'll be encouraged to attend workshops, tutorials and seminars covering the range of specific skills and resources you'll need during your research journey.

This programme is a unique, research-based course, which does not follow the traditional model of lectures and exams. You'll have the opportunity to pursue specific study areas in oncology such as:

  • Epigenetic regulation of cancer
  • Immuno-oncology
  • miRNAs and cancer
  • Cancer stem cells
  • Genome-wide regulation of cancer
  • Mechanisms of metastasis
  • Chemoresistance

In addition to an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, you'll also learn the practical skills and analytical skills required for a research career in oncology. You'll join the postgraduate student research community through an ongoing series of workshops and seminars, building to your final thesis.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

During the course, you'll gain an understanding of the scientific basis of cancer and its treatments, and will learn the laboratory skills needed to evaluate the potential efficacy of new therapeutics. You'll be encouraged to attend workshops, tutorials and seminars covering the range of specific skills and resources you'll need during your research journey.

This programme is a unique, research-based course, which does not follow the traditional model of lectures and exams. You'll have the opportunity to pursue specific study areas in oncology such as:

  • Epigenetic regulation of cancer
  • Immuno-oncology
  • miRNAs and cancer
  • Cancer stem cells
  • Genome-wide regulation of cancer
  • Mechanisms of metastasis
  • Chemoresistance

In addition to an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, you'll also learn the practical skills and analytical skills required for a research career in oncology. You'll join the postgraduate student research community through an ongoing series of workshops and seminars, building to your final thesis.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
6+
59+
4+

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
6,400 GBP
International
17,000 GBP

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