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Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics PGDip

Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics PGDip

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Full time | Charterhouse Square | 9 months | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

9 months

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

Postgraduate Diploma

Subject areas

Cancer Nursing Pathology Genetics

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Our programme will give you an in-depth knowledge of disease mechanisms and molecular technologies while also developing your critical and practical skills. You’ll gain the essential expertise and practical and research skills to pursue a research career, either in a clinical or scientific setting.

  • Taught by the UK’s leading oncology experts – we’re ranked number one for cancer research (REF 2014)
  • Part-time and online options, so you can fit your studies around your other commitments
  • Learn the principles and applications of molecular technologies to human disease
  • An ideal career boost if you want to work in research, biotech or complete a PhD

Facilities

  • State-of-the-art research facilities and dedicated teaching laboratory
  • Access to specialised scientists and clinicians
  • Full access to our library and online resources
  • Mentors for non-programme related support, including careers advice
  • A dedicated Teaching Centre for administrative support

Modules

This module will provide an understanding of population-based studies and methodology used in cancer epidemiology, focusing on the value of these approaches in cancer prevention and in the design and evaluation of screening programmes. Topics covered include: - The major environmental causes of cancer and their contribution to cancer worldwide - The potential for reducing cancer incidence - The role of screening in cancer control - The prospects for the chemoprevention of cancer in the next ten years.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,450

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,300

Entry requirements

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.

University information

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London. It has a long history, dating back over 230 years, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in China, Malta, Paris and Singapore. There is a population of around 16,000 students at the London campuses and...more

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