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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Oncology

Course Summary

Our MRes Oncology course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to prepare for a career in cancer research. Cancer is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Approximately 300,000 people develop the disease each year in the UK. Understanding the basis of tumourigenesis and developing new therapies are high priority areas for investment, especially since the economic burden of cancer is increasing. The field of oncology encompasses a wide variety of biological and physical sciences. You will learn from renowned basic, translational and clinical scientists at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester Institute and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, with a focus on developing practical research skills. Our course covers the clinical and research aspects of cancer care, and you will have access to an exceptionally wide range of research projects in basic cancer biology, translational areas and clinical cancer care and imaging.

Tuition fees

UK fees
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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£36,800

Entry requirements

We require an undergraduate honours degree (Upper Second or above), or the overseas equivalent in: medicine, biomedical sciences. Relevant experience and commitment to oncology research will be beneficial. This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from the University of Manchester and other UK universities. For intercalating medical students (after Year 3 or 4), we require satisfactory achievement in Years 1 to 3 or 4 of the undergraduate MBChB course, with no failure at any examination in the past two academic years. For University of St Andrews students, this includes the three-year degree and the following two years spent in Manchester (Years 3 and 4 of the Manchester course).