Clinical Oncology

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must hold a 2:1 Honours degree in degree in a relevant subject such as medicine, radiography, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, or other related fields, or possess equivalent professional qualifications or experience in the field of oncology.

While not mandatory, applicants with a combination of academic qualifications and professional experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Relevant experience may include roles in medicine, surgery, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry, nursing, radiography, clinical trials, or other oncology-related disciplines.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Expand your knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of oncology! Take advantage of our network of University Hospitals, which offer cutting-edge oncology treatments. These treatments are driven by innovative clinical trials, a multidisciplinary approach, and advanced molecular stratification techniques.

This programme is designed for medical professionals with an interest in clinical, medical, surgical and translational oncology.

You'll gain insights into the research process through examples from our renowned research department and its associated Clinical Trials Unit, one of the largest in the country.

Birmingham is a major centre for both adult and paediatric cancer treatment and is home to the West Midlands Genomic Medicine Centre, a key player in the groundbreaking 100,000 genomes project led by University Hospital Birmingham.

This exciting programme provides a scientific understanding of cancer’s cellular basis and how molecular pathology can aid in personalised cancer therapy and disease management. Enhance your expertise in clinical oncology and elevate the standards of care at your workplace.

You can also customise the programme by selecting modules that match your own interests.

• Overseas full-time students are provided with the unique opportunity to gain clinical observership status and log their hours observing in a UK based hospital.
• Learn from experts within the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences and clinical staff from Birmingham Hospitals.
• Meet the training requirements of the FRCR part I exams.
• Hear from invited speakers from across the country.

Fees and funding