Cancer and Clinical Oncology Online - MSc

This programme will give you an understanding of the science underlying the principles and practice of oncology and how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented. Youll gain specialist knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, drug development and research methodologies, giving you an excellent grounding in the clinical practice of oncology.

• Taught by experts from Barts Cancer Institute, one of four partners in the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre, a world-leading hub dedicated to cancer biotherapeutics
• Study and contribute to the latest developments in treating cancer, such as gene therapy
• Online programme, so you can fit your studies around your other commitments
• Comprehensive training in research methods and statistical techniques
• An ideal career boost: discover how to develop and implement new treatments.

What you'll study

This MSc gives you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying oncology. By the end of the course you will:

• have discovered how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented
• be equipped with a thorough knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, research methodologies and drug development
• be able to explain the ethics and regulatory framework underlying clinical research
• understand the different uses of radiotherapy, surgical procedures and imaging technologies in the treatment of cancer, and be able to evaluate the associated risks and benefits in given clinical scenarios
• be able to identify and apply the most appropriate research techniques to gather, record, and critically appraise research data.

Distance learning: Full time 1 year Part time 2 year

Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Medicine from a recognised academic institution.

Applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered on an individual basis.

Other routes

The programme is open to graduate scientists, clinicians and other medical professionals working in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry or contract research organisations.