Cancer and Molecular and Cellular Biology PGDip
Queen Mary University of London
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JAN-26

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Our programme will give you a grounding in the molecular and cellular biology that underpins cancer biology and research. You’ll discover how the treatment and diagnosis of cancer has advanced and how new therapies are developed, evaluated and implemented. Study and contribute to the latest developments in the treatment of cancerTaught 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 ...Read more

Our programme will give you a grounding in the molecular and cellular biology that underpins cancer biology and research. You’ll discover how the treatment and diagnosis of cancer has advanced and how new therapies are developed, evaluated and implemented. Study and contribute to the latest developments in the treatment of cancerTaught 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 biotherapeuticsPart-time option, so you can fit your studies around your other commitmentsAn ideal career boost if you want to work in research or biotech. What you'll studyThis Postgraduate Diploma gives you a detailed and thorough understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of cancer and its treatments. You’ll also develop a deep knowledge of cancer biology, pathology, pharmacology and drug development, as well as a variety of other scientific and transferable skills. By studying on the Cancer and Molecular and Cellular Biology pathway, you’ll be equipping yourself with the tools to complete academic research at MSc level, or improve your career prospects in a clinical, pharmaceutical or diagnostic setting. This programme is delivered by the Barts Cancer Institute, a Cancer Research UK centre of excellence and part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre.

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41st
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Queen Mary University of London
Charterhouse Square London Greater London EC1M 6BQ United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Barbican  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.1 miles away
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