Study Details: 1 Year Full-time
Embark on a career in cancer research with a focus on the latest research advances and novel technologies. This master’s degree in cancer biology and immunology is suitable for science graduates or those with an industrial, pharmaceutical or clinical and healthcare background.
You'll be embedded within the School for Cancer Sciences. You'll work alongside scientific and clinical experts in the field of cancer research. The course programme is driven by the latest cutting edge research. You'll also have access to the Centre for Cancer Immunology, the UK’s first dedicated hub for cancer immunology research.
You'll develop an in-depth understanding of the biological and immunological mechanisms of cancer. You'll explore basic concepts and how these are translated into treatment in the clinic.
You'll study modules on:
You'll also investigate the technologies and approaches used to translate lab-based discoveries into cancer immunotherapies or treatments.
As part of this course you'll:
You'll need at least a 2:2 degree in a related subject but other subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. You must demonstrate scientific knowledge in at least one key area of cell biology, cancer biology and or immunology.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for the programme, please contact us in advance of your application to discuss.
This course is also available as an intercalation degree for undergraduate medical students.
You must submit all supporting documents, including evidence that you can satisfy our English language requirement, when you submit your application.
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This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.
The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:
You must study the following modules :
Cancer Biology
Cancer Genomics
Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
Immunology
Laboratory Skills
Research Skills
Stratified Medicine
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