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Full time | University of Essex | 1 year | OCT

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Biology

Course Summary

If you want to pursue a research career in academia or industry, our MSc Cancer Biology will provide you with the essential advanced skills and knowledge for a role in biopharma, healthcare or cancer research. We offer many opportunities for you to explore medically relevant research in the School of Life Sciences including hospital-based sessions through our collaboration with local cancer specialists and clinicians.An important and exciting part of your programme is an extensive independent research project, based in one of our academic research groups using advanced laboratories facilities and bioinformatics tools. There are also opportunities for research projects to take place within an industrial or clinical setting.Throughout the course, you develop your knowledge in the essential areas of molecular and cellular biology which complement your specialist modules in cancer biology.

Modules

Integrating fundamental science with clinical aspects, this module will provide you with advanced and up-to-date knowledge in contemporary cancer research. Classes will be delivered by members of the School and external experts, including guest speakers from hospitals and research institutions. The module will focus on different cancer types such as prostate, colorectal and pancreatic cancer studied at Essex. The role of the immune system, genetic and epigenetic factors and signalling pathways in cancer development will be explored. The application of theoretical knowledge in cancer research into clinical practice (?from bench to bedside?) and personalised cancer medicine will be discussed.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,750

Entry requirements

A 2.2 or international equivalent in any subject with at least 3 modules from the following list: Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Computational Biology, Drug Design, Genomics, Immunology, Maths (including variations of, eg Statistics, Calculus, Algebra), Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Structure and Bonding, Physiology, Virology.