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Full time | Newcastle, Main Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

English Studies International History

Course Summary

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 study in a Faculty ranked top 100 for Medicine and Life Sciences. We also rank in Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020. 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: developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners and student feedback. You may also have opportunities for industry experience and exposure.

Modules

The Cancer Studies Module is designed to expand and develop the understanding and knowledge acquired by students during their undergraduate studies. The module is suitable for students with a background in biological or medical sciences, medicine or dentistry. This systematic and integrated course is delivered by clinicians and scientists with appropriate expertise.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£30,400

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 masters 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.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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