Entry 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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our course allows you to explore clinical and pathological aspects of cancer.

Overview

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.

What you'll learn

You'll study subject-specific content in cancer research, with a strong focus on translational research for patient benefit. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options. The subject-specific module covers: