Cancer Biology and Therapy
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Entry requirements
BSc 1st class or 2:1, or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline which would normally be one of the biological sciences but a natural sciences graduate will be considered. Subject to University regulations MBChB or BDS students who had completed 3 years of study would be eligible to intercalate.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Embark on your career in cancer research. Our course offers perfect training to develop as a leading researcher and our individualised approach to learning will prepare you for a career in research or to pursue a PhD.
Our course will give you a real understanding of the application of molecular approaches to the diagnoses, prevention and treatment of cancers. You’ll also undertake a research project, targeting a specific area of cancer biology, working alongside our team of leading experts.
Make an impact
Our course is designed to equip you with the expertise needed to pursue a career in research. You’ll study and develop in a research centre that makes significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of the disease, learning from expert staff. This will prepare you for a career where you can make an impact through your own investigation, increasing understanding and ultimately improving outcomes for patients.
Course content
The MSc Cancer Biology and Therapy will explore the molecular mechanisms of cancer and how such understanding applies in diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
On completion of the course, you will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and application of cancer research and the basis of therapy. The subject encompasses many of the areas at the forefront of advances in applied biomedical sciences.
This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Get a thorough understanding of cancer biology and therapy driven by the most current research.
- Use the latest techniques in molecular biology, immunology, cell biology and chemistry applicable to cancer biology and therapy.
- Conduct your own research project within one of our internationally renowned institutes.
- Generate results with scientific impact and have the potential to improve cancer outcomes.
- Evaluate critically current issues in cancer research and therapy, and how to translate research findings into therapeutic applications.
This course is mainly taught at St James’s University Hospital
Fees and funding
If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Find out more at Masters funding overview.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- School of Medicine Postgraduate Admissions
- pgmed-admissions@leeds.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)113 343 0806
