12 monthsProgramme duration
30,700 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our course allows you to explore clinical and pathological aspects of cancer.
Our Cancer MRes is available to graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.
You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then engage in a 24-week research project in Cancer Research.
Course content changes from time to time to reflect:
- important developments in the discipline
- the requirements of external bodies and partners
- student feedback
You may also have opportunities for industry experience and exposure.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our course allows you to explore clinical and pathological aspects of cancer.
Our Cancer MRes is available to graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.
You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then engage in a 24-week research project in Cancer Research.
Course content changes from time to time to reflect:
- important developments in the discipline
- the requirements of external bodies and partners
- student feedback
You may also have opportunities for industry experience and exposure.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
- a life science or related discipline
- or an MBBS/BDS degree
This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.
Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.
Tuition fees
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Scholarships
Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Value
$13518
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Newcastle University
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